Product Launch Details
Hindustan Zinc Limited has launched two new value-added zinc products under Regulation 30 of SEBI Listing Regulations:
Product Specifications:
- VedAZ: Zinc-Aluminium master alloy for galvanizing industry
- VedAyush: Zinc-Aluminium-Magnesium alloy for enhanced corrosion protection
Launch Details:
- Launch Date: November 03, 2026
- Market Scope: Domestic and international markets
- Target Countries: Initially launched in India, with worldwide availability
- Product Category: Specialized zinc alloys for galvanizing industry
Strategic and Operational Context
The product launch addresses corrosion management needs, with estimated corrosion-related losses in India at approximately 4.3% of GDP annually according to a 2026 CII–Nomura Research Institute report.
CEO Commentary:
Mr. Amarendu Prakash, CEO and Whole-time Director, stated: "We see significant scope to grow our value-added zinc business across infrastructure, automotive, engineering and consumer products. Customers in these sectors need specialised grades tailored to their manufacturing processes and performance requirements."
Product Benefits:
- VedAZ: Designed for greater precision, consistency and efficiency in coating processes; enables better control of aluminium levels in galvanising baths; supports stable bath chemistry, uniform coating thickness and improved surface finish; reduces dross formation and zinc losses
- VedAyush: Engineered to enhance corrosion protection, durability and coating performance; improves corrosion resistance, coating adhesion and surface stability; particularly effective in high humidity, coastal conditions and challenging industrial environments
Applications: Infrastructure, automotive components, consumer appliances, power transmission, and industrial systems
Manufacturing Capabilities
The company operates through its wholly owned subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Alloys Private Limited (HZAPL), which has:
- 30,000-tonne-per-annum zinc alloy melting and casting facility
- Location: Rajpura Dariba, Rajasthan
- Supports domestic availability of application-specific zinc alloys
Existing Product Portfolio
The company's specialized alloy portfolio includes:
- Zinc die-casting grades HZDA-3 and HZDA-5
- HZDA-5 grade has received Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) certification
- HZDA-3 also BIS certified
- Applications: Precision components across automotive, electrical, industrial hardware and consumer products
Company Background
Hindustan Zinc Limited is:
- World's largest integrated zinc producer
- Top 10 silver producers globally
- Supplies to more than 30 countries
- Holds 74% market share of primary zinc market in India
- Recognized as world's most sustainable company in metals and mining category by S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025
- First Indian company to join International Council on Mining & Metals (ICMM) in 2025
- Certified 3.32 times Water-Positive company
- Committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner