Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Q1 Production and Financials

Operational and Financial Performance Highlights (Q1)

The document highlights the company's operational and financial performance for the first quarter:

• Refined Metal Production: Achieved a best-ever quarterly production of 268 KT, up 4% Year-over-Year (YoY).
• Silver Production: Production was flat YoY at 260 KT.
• Cost of Production: Achieved a lowest quarterly cost of mined metal at $851 per MT.
• Revenue from Operations: Recorded best-ever quarterly revenue of ₹13,747 crore, up 77% YoY.
• EBITDA: Achieved highest ever quarterly EBITDA of ₹8,074 crore, up 109% YoY.
• Net Profit: Record quarterly net profit of ₹5,469 crore, up 145% YoY.
• Free Cash Flow: Generated strong free cash flow of ₹5,253 crore.
• Silver contributed approximately 46% towards overall profitability.

Business Updates and Initiatives

BIS Certification Extension

Hindustan Zinc Limited has officially extended its Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license to cover Hindustan Zinc Die-Casting Alloy 5 (HZDA 5). This product now joins HZDA 3 under BIS certification.

Decarbonization Initiatives

• Electric Crane Commissioning: The company has deployed India's first 250 MT electric crane at its Zinc Smelter in Debari, Rajasthan. This hybrid crane can operate on both diesel and electric power, aimed at reducing operational emissions.
• Green Hydrogen MoU: Hindustan Zinc has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Advantek Associates LLP and Aero Eagle Automobiles Private Limited to explore the adoption of green hydrogen and alternative clean energy solutions across its operations. This collaboration aims to pioneer the use of hydrogen fuel for underground mining applications, supporting the company's goal to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

ESG Rating

Hindustan Zinc has been assigned an independent ESG Score of 62 by CRISIL ESG Ratings, placing the company in the 'Strong' category.

Strategic Construction Partner Meet

Hindustan Zinc held the "Sankalp - Strategic Construction Partner Meet 2026," bringing together 15 of India's leading construction companies. The meet was focused on aligning for the execution of the HZL 2.0 growth vision, which includes:

• Developing the world's largest single-location 1.0 MTPA zinc smelter.
• Expanding mining and milling capacity.
• Setting up a 1.0 MTPA fertilizer plant.

The company emphasized that strong partnerships are foundational to creating long-term value.

Awareness Campaign and External Recognition

• The 'Zung Ke Khilaaf Zinc' campaign continues to drive awareness about the impact of corrosion and the importance of zinc protection. The document cites a Nomura report estimating that India loses ₹14 lakh crore annually (4.3% of GDP) due to corrosion.
• The company has been honored at the SABRE Awards South Asia for communication excellence and leadership.

Corporate Event

Registrations are open for the "India's Most Beautiful Marathon" event, a timed run scheduled for September 6, 2026, in Udaipur (Zinc City). The event includes 10K and 21K (Half Marathon) categories.