Vedanta Group subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Limited, today announced its earnings for the fourth quarter ended March 31,2 2026. The company has also announced a 550 per cent dividend for its shareholders.
Commenting on Hindustan Zinc’s quarterly performance, Arun Misra, Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are proud to deliver a record-breaking performance this quarter and for the full year, by crossing a key milestone of 1.1 million tonnes of mined metal production. We also delivered a record quarterly refined metal production at the lowest cost of production of $903 per tonne despite the ongoing geopolitical challenges. These milestones reflect the resilience of our business, strong execution, and unwavering focus on value creation. As we step into our 2.0 growth phase, we are strengthening our strategic roadmap. With our move into critical minerals, we are aligning with future-facing sectors while contributing meaningfully to India’s growth and long-term stakeholder value.”
Sandeep Modi, Chief Financial Officer, said, “Hindustan Zinc delivered a record quarter and full year financial performance, with quarterly net profit surging by 68% YoY to a historic high of Rs 5,033 crore, driven by an all-time high quarterly EBITDA of Rs 7,747 crore, up by 61% YoY. Further, we have marked the historic full year net profit of Rs 13,832 crore, up 34% YoY, backed by disciplined capital allocation and strong free cash flow, reinforcing our balance sheet strength as we enter the next phase of growth – HZL 2.0. With continued strength in cost leadership and industry-leading margins, underpinned by disciplined execution, we are well positioned to translate growth opportunities into sustained value creation.”
Hindustan Zinc Dividend 2026 Record Date, Payment Date
Hindustan Zinc has fixed Thursday, April 20 as the record date being eligible for the first interim dividend.
“The record date for the purpose of payment of the first interim dividend, is being fixed as Thursday, April 30,
2026, and the first Interim Dividend shall be duly paid within the stipulated timelines as prescribed under law,” the company said in the exchange filing.
Hindustan Zinc Share Price
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