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Hindustan Zinc Ltd

| Audited Consolidated Financial Results for Q4 and Year Ended March 31, 2026

BULLISH SENTIMENT

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⬤24th Apr 26

Summary : Hindustan Zinc reported strong FY26 consolidated financial results with increased revenue and profit, declared a significant interim dividend, and made strategic investments in renewable energy, despite facing short seller allegations and new labor code uncertainties.

Quarterly Report Analysis & Insights

Financial Disclosures

  1. Consolidated total expenses: Rs. 23,451 crore (FY26)
  2. Key expenses: Mining royalty, power & fuel, depreciation, employee benefits
  3. Consolidated revenue from operations: Rs. 39,192 crore (FY26)
  4. Segment-wise: Zinc, Lead, Silver (Rs. 39,057 crore), Wind Energy (Rs. 135 crore)
  5. Net cash from operating activities: Rs. 17,008 crore (FY26)
  6. Net cash used in investing activities: Rs. (8,906) crore (FY26)
  7. Net cash used in financing activities: Rs. (7,901) crore (FY26)
  8. Dividend paid: Rs. (4,225) crore (FY26)
  9. Consolidated total assets: Rs. 42,370 crore (FY26)
  10. Consolidated total equity: Rs. 22,629 crore (FY26)
  11. Non-current borrowings: Rs. 4,614 crore (FY26)
  12. Both standalone and consolidated financial results are presented
  13. Auditor's reports cover both standalone and consolidated statements

Corporate Overview

  1. India (Registered Office: Udaipur, Rajasthan)
  2. Allegations by a short seller
  3. Regulatory scrutiny regarding allegations
  4. Integrated zinc, lead, and silver producer
  5. Focus on sustainable mining and processing
  6. Formal and factual, reporting financial results and compliance
  7. Zinc
  8. Lead
  9. Silver
  10. Wind Energy
  11. Investment in 530 MW renewable power project (PDA 3)
  12. Total investment of Rs. 278 crore in PDA 3

Risk Factors

  1. Short seller allegations, regulatory scrutiny
  2. Impact of new Labour Codes
  3. Debt management and repayment obligations
  4. Environmental and health cess risks

Key Drivers

  1. Strong revenue and profit growth
  2. Significant interim dividend declared
  3. Strategic investment in renewable energy
  4. Unmodified audit opinion received

Auditor’s Report

  1. Unmodified opinion on consolidated financial results
  2. Unmodified opinion on standalone financial results
  3. Allegations made by a short seller and ongoing regulatory matters
  4. Management's assessment that no adjustments are required

Board Commentary

  1. Declared first interim dividend of Rs. 11/- per equity share (550%) for FY26-27
  2. Total dividend payout of Rs. 4648 crores for FY26-27
  3. Short seller allegations and regulatory inquiries
  4. Potential financial impact from new Labour Codes
  5. Allegations by a short seller
  6. Impact of new Labour Codes on employee benefits
  7. Committed Rs. 278 crore investment in Power Delivery Agreement (PDA 3)

Corporate Governance

  1. Audit & Risk Management Committee reviewed financial results
  2. Allegations by a short seller regarding company transactions

Management Discussion & Analysis

Future Strategy

  1. Securing long-term renewable power supply (530 MW) for 25 years

Operational Focus Areas

  1. Transitioning to renewable energy sources for operations

Performance Drivers

  1. Strong revenue growth in zinc, lead, and silver segments
  2. Increased net profit and comprehensive income

Risk Control Measures

  1. Management believes short seller allegations are baseless and compliant
  2. Monitoring finalization of new Labour Codes rules

Critical Risks

  1. Allegations from a short seller
  2. Uncertainty regarding new Labour Codes impact