Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, India's largest aluminium producer, has filed its production release for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27) pursuant to Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.
Production Performance Highlights
Aluminium Production:
- Achieved highest-ever quarterly production of 632,000 tonnes
- Year-over-year increase of 5% (vs. 605,000 tonnes in Q1 FY26)
- Quarter-over-quarter increase of 3% (vs. 613,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26)
Breakdown by Facility:
- Jharsuguda: 464,000 tonnes (up 1% YoY and 1% QoQ)
- BALCO: 168,000 tonnes (up 17% YoY and 10% QoQ)
- Includes 24,000 tonnes production from new smelter including trial
Alumina Production:
- 826,000 tonnes
- Year-over-year increase of 41% (vs. 587,000 tonnes in Q1 FY26)
- Quarter-over-quarter decrease of 6% (vs. 882,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26)
- QoQ decline attributed to unplanned shutdowns
Value Added Production (VAP):
- Achieved highest-ever quarterly production of 389,000 tonnes
- Year-over-year increase of 14% (vs. 342,000 tonnes in Q1 FY26)
- Quarter-over-quarter increase of 4% (vs. 373,000 tonnes in Q4 FY26)
- Note: VAP figures have been restated for previous periods for like-to-like comparison
Power Sales (BALCO):
- 520 million units
- Year-over-year increase of 21% (vs. 431 million units in Q1 FY26)
- Quarter-over-quarter decrease of 1% (vs. 524 million units in Q4 FY26)
Operational Updates
BALCO Expansion:
- Progress remains steady with measured approach focused on operational stability and efficiency
- Capacity gradually scaling up
- Ramp-up on track for full capacity utilization by Q4 FY27
Regulatory Approvals:
- MoEF&CC has granted Environment Clearance and Stage II Forest Clearance for Sijimali Bauxite Block
- Mining Lease for Kuraloi (A) North Coal Block successfully executed
- Mine Opening Permission obtained in June 2026
Contextual Note
While Vedanta's demerger became effective from May 1, 2026, the figures reported are for the full quarter (April-June 2026).