National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) disclosed its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1 FY27) via a press release submitted to the stock exchanges under Regulation 30 of SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

The financial results were approved by the Board of Directors at a meeting held in New Delhi on July 31, 2026.

Financial Performance

  • Net Profit: Reported a significant increase of 88% Year-on-Year (YoY) to ₹2,002.38 crore, compared to ₹1,063.86 crore in Q1 of the previous financial year (FY26).
  • Revenue from Operations: Recorded robust growth of 39% YoY to ₹5,302.38 crore.

Dividend Recommendation

The Board recommended a final dividend of ₹1 per equity share (representing 20% on the face value of ₹5 each) for the financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The total dividend payout amounts to ₹183.66 crore. This recommendation is subject to approval by shareholders at the ensuing 45th Annual General Meeting.

Operational Performance and Records

The company reported its highest-ever first quarter (Q1) performance in several operational metrics:

  • Bauxite Excavation: 19.52 lakh tonnes (LT)
  • Calcined Alumina Production: 5.77 lakh tonnes (LT)
  • Alumina/Hydrate Sales: 3.47 lakh tonnes (LT)

Management Commentary

Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, attributed the strong quarterly performance to:

  • Strategic guidance from the Board of Directors.
  • The commitment of employees, business associates, and stakeholders.
  • A favourable global aluminium price environment.
  • Higher production and sales volumes, particularly increased domestic alumina sales.
  • A conducive domestic business climate.

He also acknowledged the guidance and support from the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the Government of Odisha.

The company's focus moving forward is on the completion of ongoing expansion projects, adding capacities, enhancing operational efficiency, optimizing resource utilization, and pursuing R&D innovation.

Disclosure and Dissemination

The information was filed by Bharat Kumar Sahu, Company Secretary & Compliance Officer (ACS: 9953). The press release was also uploaded on the company's website at www.nalcoindia.com for public dissemination.