Hindustan Zinc Limited Announces CEO Appointment and Releases Q1 Financial Results
Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) has approved the appointment of Mr. Amarendu Prakash as Chief Executive Officer and Whole-time Director, effective August 1, 2026. The announcement comes alongside the release of HZL’s unaudited consolidated and standalone financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026.The appointments were made following a Board meeting held on July 24, 2026. Mr. Prakash will serve as a member of several key committees within the company, including the Sustainability & ESG Committee, Stakeholders Relationship Committee, Committee of Directors, and Project Committee, effective August 1, 2026.
The Company’s Board also approved the unaudited results for Q1 ended June 30, 2026. These results have been subjected to a limited review by statutory auditors, M/s MSKA & Associates LLP, whose report on the Financial Results was noted by the Board of Directors.
Consolidated and Standalone Financial Performance Highlights
HZL released detailed unaudited consolidated financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, in comparison to previous periods. The company’s diversified structure includes subsidiaries such as Hindustan Zinc Alloys Private Limited, Vedanta Zinc Football ft Sports Foundation, Zinc India Foundation, and Hindustan Zinc Fertilisers Private Limited.Key financial figures from the consolidated results (in Crore) are presented below:
| Metric | Q1 FY26 Ended 30.06.2026 (Unaudited) | Q4 FY25 Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) | Q1 FY25 Ended 30.06.2025 (Unaudited) | Full Year FY26 Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Operations | 13,747 | 13,544 | 7,771 | 40,844 |
| Total Income | 14,063 | 13,824 | 8,050 | 41,934 |
| Profit Before Tax | 7,314 | 6,751 | 2,985 | 18,483 |
| Net Profit | 5,469 | 5,033 | 2,234 | 13,832 |
| Total Comprehensive Income/(Loss) | 137 | 482 | 11 | (229) |
The segment-wise results demonstrate that Zinc, Lead and Silver contributed a total operating income of 13,747 Crore in the quarter. This was supported by revenue from Zinc, Lead and Silver at 12,985 Crore, while Wind Energy operations generated 48 Crore in revenue. The consolidated profit before tax for the period stood at 7,314 Crore.
In the standalone results, Total Revenue from Operations reached 13,587 Crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. Net Profit after tax stood at 5,425 Crore.
Financial Ratio Analysis
The financial performance metrics reported during the review period are available in detail:| Metric | Q1 FY26 Ended 30.06.2026 (Unaudited) | Q4 FY25 Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) | Q1 FY25 Ended 30.06.2025 (Unaudited) | Full Year FY26 Ended 31.03.2026 (Audited) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Margin | 52% | 49% | 38% | 45% |
| Net Profit Margin | 40% | 37% | 2.9% | 34% |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 7.44 | 4.38 | 4.27 | 4.96 |
| Interest Service Coverage Ratio | 53.02 | 47.92 | 16.25 | 26.23 |
| Debt-Equity Ratio | 0.31 | 0.36 | 1.19 | 0.36 |
| Current Ratio | 2.03 | 2.17 | 1.11 | 2.17 |
Key Management Personnel (KMP) Update
HZL confirmed the appointment of Mr. Amarendu Prakash as CEO and Whole-time Director, with effect from August 1, 2026. Mr. Prakash possesses over three decades of experience in the steel industry, having previously served as Chairman & Managing Director of SAIL. He is not related to any existing director.The revised list of Key Managerial Personnel (KMP), effective August 01, 2026, includes:
| Name of KMP | Designation |
|---|---|
| Mr. Amarendu Prakash | CEO & Whole-time Director |
| Mr. Amit Gupta | Chief Financial Officer |
| Ms. Aashhima V Khanna | Company Secretary & Compliance Officer |
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