Hindustan Zinc Announces Record Production Figures for Fiscal Year 2026
Udaipur, April 2, 2026: Hindustan Zinc Limited announced its production numbers for the fourth quarter and year ended March 31, 2026. The company reported a mined metal production of 315,000 metric tonnes in the fourth quarter and 1,114,000 metric tonnes for the fiscal year. Refined metal production reached 282,000 metric tonnes in the fourth quarter.The company highlighted "best-ever quarterly and annually mined metal production" and a "record quarterly refined metal" in its release.
Here's a breakdown of the production figures:
| Particulars | 4Q FY26 | 4Q FY25 | % Change | FY26 | FY25 | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mined Metal | 315 | 310 | 2% | 1114 | 1095 | 2% |
| Refined Metal | 282 | 270 | 5% | 1048 | 1052 | -0.4% |
| Refined Zinc | 227 | 214 | 6% | 851 | 827 | 3% |
| Refined Lead | 55 | 56 | -2% | 197 | 225 | -13% |
| Silver (in tonnes) | 176 | 177 | -0.2% | 627 | 687 | -9% |
| Silver (in million ounces) | 5.7 | 5.7 | -0.2% | 20.2 | 22.1 | -9% |
| Wind Power (in million units) | 56 | 63 | -11% | 372 | 348 | 7% |
Key highlights for the fourth quarter included best-ever quarterly mined metal production driven by higher ore production and improved grades. Record quarterly refined metal production was attributed to additional capacity unlocked by debottlenecking projects at Chanderiya & Dariba, improved operational efficiency, and higher plant availability.
For the fiscal year 2026, Hindustan Zinc reported the highest ever mined metal production. Refined lead production decreased by 13% year-over-year, primarily due to Pyro operations running partially on lead mode in the previous period.
Hindustan Zinc Limited is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and amongst the top 5 silver producers globally. For further information, please contact Raksha Jain, Director - Investor Relations, or Maitreyee Sankhla, Head Corporate Communications.
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