• Event Type: This was a post-results earnings conference call to discuss the company's unaudited financial results for the 1st Quarter ended 30th June 2026 and its business outlook.

• Date and Time: The call was held on August 03, 2026. The specific time and time zone were not disclosed in the provided transcript.

• Stated Purpose: The purpose of the event was for "discussions on Company's business and outlook post declaration of Unaudited Financial Results for 1st Quarter ended 30th June, 2026."

• Management Participants: The following management team members were present on the call:

  • Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh – Chairman-cum-Managing Director
  • Shri Pankaj Kumar Sharma – Director (Production)
  • Shri Jagdish Arora – Director (P&T)
  • Dr. Tapas Kumar Pattanayak – Director (HR)
  • Shri Abhay Kumar Behuria – Director (Finance)
  • Shri Bharat Kumar Sahu – Company Secretary

• UPSI Compliance: The company explicitly stated, "Neither any Unpublished Price Sensitive Information (UPSI) was shared during the aforesaid Earnings Conference Call nor is mentioned in the enclosed transcripts."

• Financial Period Discussed: The call focused on the financial and operational performance for Q1 FY27 (April 1, 2026 - June 30, 2026).

• Forward-Looking Statements & Strategic Themes:

  • 5th Stream Alumina Refinery: Mechanical completion is now targeted for September 2026 (a delay from the previous June target). Production is expected to start by November-December 2026, with a target of 200,000 tons of alumina production in FY27.
  • Smelter & Power Plant Expansion: The company is planning a 0.5 million ton smelter and a 1,080 MW power plant (via a 50:50 JV with Neyveli Lignite Corporation). The Detailed Project Report (DPR) is expected in 3-4 months, with Board approval targeted for October-November 2026. The total project capex is estimated at ~INR 25,000 crores, with commissioning targeted for December 2030.
  • Guidance: FY27 production targets include 4.8 million tons of captive coal and 4.76-4.77 lakh tons of aluminum metal. Alumina sales are guided at 1.6 million tons for FY27 (up from 1.4 million tons in FY26).
  • Cost Pressures: Management highlighted a significant increase in the cost of producing aluminum metal by INR 15,000-16,000 per ton year-on-year, driven by higher prices of caustic soda (Q1: ~INR 45,000/ton, Q2e: ~INR 49,000/ton), CP Coke (up to INR 66,000-70,000/ton from INR 44,000), and HFO (up to INR 75,000/ton from INR 46,000).
  • Commodity Price Outlook: Realized alumina price in Q1 was ~$323/ton, with expectations of ~$370/ton for Q2. The LME aluminum price was ~$3,200/ton, with forecasts for it to remain between $3,000-$3,200 for the rest of FY27. The domestic premium on aluminum increased to ~$110 from ~$60.

Additional Notes Section

• Attachments: The regulatory filing states that the transcript of the earnings conference call was enclosed with the submission to the exchanges.

• Financial Data: The announcement itself did not contain the actual financial figures. The management discussed the results on the call, noting a 39% YoY growth in total income to INR 5,400 crores and an 88% YoY growth in Profit Before Tax (PBT) for Q1 FY27. The detailed results presentation was referenced as being available on the company and exchange websites.