Metal major Vedanta posted strong operational performance in Q1FY26 across its portfolio. The Lanjigarh Refinery reported a record quarterly alumina production of 587 kt, marking a 9% year-on-year and a 36% quarter-on-quarter jump.
Zinc India achieved its highest-ever Q1 mined metal production at 265 kt, up 1% YoY, while Zinc International output soared 50% YoY and 12% QoQ. Ferro Chrome production surged 150% QoQ, supported by best-ever ore production, which climbed 66% QoQ. Additionally, power sales rose 11% QoQ, reflecting broad-based strength across segments.
The updates were announced post market the hours and Vedanta shares today ended at Rs 458.10 on the NSE, down by Rs 11.35 or 2.42% over the Wednesday closing price.
Aluminium
Total aluminium production in the quarter under review stood at 605 kt, which was a 1% uptick over 596 kt reported in the corresponding quarter of the last financial year. On a sequential basis, the production was flat.
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