NMDC Limited Releases Q1 FY27 Performance Data Highlighting Operational Trends and Financial Outcomes
NMDC Limited has released its Corporate Investors' Presentation detailing the company's performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The data provides insights into operational trends, financial results compared to previous periods, and details on major investments and shareholder holding structure.Quarterly Operational and Financial Performance Summary
The Q1 FY27 figures show various movements across production and sales metrics when compared against the first quarter of Fiscal Year 2026 (Q1 FY26) and the fourth quarter of FY26 (Q4 FY26).The comparison with Q1 FY26 reveals a steady increase in Iron Ore Production. For the quarter, Iron Ore Production stood at 151.17 million tonnes, marking a 31.23 unit increase or 26% over the previous period's 119.94 units.
Financial highlights for Q1 FY27 include:
- Iron ore Sales: 6,508 Rs. Crore (up 6% from 6,165 Rs. Crore).
- Revenue from Operations: 6,795 Rs. Crore (a 2% increase).
- Total Income: 7,142 Rs. Crore, representing a 3% rise from the Q1 FY26 total income of 6,932 Rs. Crore.
- Operational Expenses: The expenses totaled 4,450 Rs. Crore, which was 4% higher than the 4,288 Rs. Crore incurred in Q1 FY26.
- Profit After Tax: The company recorded a Profit After Tax of 2,007 Rs. Crore, up 2% from the 1,969 Rs. Crore achieved in Q1 FY26.
The financial comparison between the two quarters is detailed below:
| Particulars | 2026-27 (Q1) | 2025-26 (Q1) | Variance | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore Production (LT) | 151.17 | 119.94 | 31.23 | 26% |
| Iron Ore Sales (LT) | 117.30 | 115.17 | 2.13 | 2% |
| Ore transferred for Pellets - Job work (LT) | 8.19 | 5.60 | 2.59 | 46% |
| Average Domestic Realization (Rs./T) | 5,548 | 5,353 | 195 | 4% |
| Iron ore Sales (Rs. in crore) | 6,508 | 6,165 | 343 | 6% |
| Other Sales (Rs. in crore) | 287 | 469 | (182) | (39%) |
| Revenue from Operations (Rs. in crore) | 6,795 | 6,634 | 161 | 2% |
| Total Income (Rs. in crore) | 7,142 | 6,932 | 210 | 3% |
| Royalty & Other Levies (Rs. in crore) | 1,644 | 1,255 | 389 | 31% |
| Additional Amount (150% of Royalty) (Rs. in crore) | 1,851 | 1,425 | 426 | 30% |
| Pellets - Job Work Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 248 | 202 | 46 | 23% |
| Operational Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 1,801 | 1,349 | 452 | 34% |
| Total Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 4,450 | 4,288 | 162 | 4% |
| EBITDA & Margin (%) | 2,817 41% | 2,777 42% | 41 | 1% |
| Profit After Tax (Rs. in crore) | 2,007 | 1,969 | 38 | 2% |
When compared to the fourth quarter of FY26, which featured higher operating revenues, a shift is visible in production and sales outcomes for Q1 FY27. Iron Ore Production for Q1 FY27 was 151.17 units, down 11.55 units (7%) from the 162.72 units recorded in Q4 FY26.
Key financial observations against Q4 FY26 include:
- Revenue from Operations: Declined by 4,378 Rs. Crore to 6,795 Rs. Crore, down from 11,173 Rs. Crore in Q4 FY26.
- Total Income: Was 7,142 Rs. Crore, a decline of 4,459 Rs. Crore (38%) from the Q4 FY26 total income of 11,601 Rs. Crore.
- Operational Expenses: Increased by 242 Rs. Crore to 1,801 Rs. Crore, compared to 2,043 Rs. Crore in Q4 FY26 (Note: Operational expenses were lower than the Q4 FY26 figure).
- Profit After Tax: Recorded at 2,007 Rs. Crore, showing a minor decline of 13 Rs. Crore or 1% from the 2,020 Rs. Crore achieved in Q4 FY26.
A detailed comparison is presented below:
| Particulars | 2026-27 (Q1) | 2025-26 (Q4) | Variance | (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iron Ore Production (LT) | 151.17 | 162.72 | (11.55) | (7%) |
| Iron Ore Sales (LT) | 117.30 | 152.99 | (35.69) | (23%) |
| Ore transferred for Pellets - Job work (LT) | 8.19 | 6.58 | 1.61 | 24% |
| Average Domestic Realisation (Rs./T) | 5,548 | 4,759 | 789 | 17% |
| Iron ore Sales (Rs. in crore) | 6,508 | 7,280 | (772) | (11%) |
| Other Sales (Rs. in crore) | 287 | 3,893 | (3,606) | (93%) |
| Revenue from Operations (Rs. in crore) | 6,795 | 11,173 | (4,378) | (39%) |
| Total Income (Rs. in crore) | 7,142 | 11,601 | (4,459) | (38%) |
| Royalty & Other Levies (Rs. in crore) | 1,644 | 1,527 | 117 | 8% |
| Additional Amount (150% of Royalty) (Rs. in crore) | 1,851 | 1,708 | 143 | 8% |
| Pellets - Job Work Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 248 | 398 | (150) | (38%) |
| Operational Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 1,801 | 2,043 | (242) | (12%) |
| Total Expenses (Rs. in crore) | 4,450 | 8,726 | (4,276) | (49%) |
| EBITDA & Margin (%) | 2,817 41% | 3,072 27% | (255) | (8%) |
| Profit After Tax (Rs. in crore) | 2,007 | 2,020 | (13) | (1%) |
Production Trends and Market Data
The operational performance trends across various segments are reflected in the data provided:| Segment | Q1 2025-26 | Q2 2025-26 | Q3 2025-26 | Q4 2025-26 | Q1 2026-27 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KDL Production (million tonnes) | 40.71 | 37.66 | 46.31 | 52.46 | 44.53 |
| BCH Production (million tonnes) | 40.62 | 32.33 | 42.34 | 52.68 | 48.25 |
| DIOM Production (million tonnes) | 16.25 | 16.87 | 16.66 | 20.33 | 16.52 |
| KIOM Production (million tonnes) | 17.59 | 20.30 | 21.76 | 25.97 | 7.99 |
| Total Production (million tonnes) | 115.17 | 107.16 | 127.07 | 152.99 | 117.30 |
Investment Portfolios and Shareholding Details
NMDC Limited reports various investments made in subsidiaries, joint ventures, and associates:- The company holds a 51% stake in NCL (value Rs. 402.99 crore).
- It holds a 52% share in BRPL for an investment of Rs. 152.67 crore.
- It maintains a 100% investment in NCF, valued at Rs. 2 crore.
Additional investments include:
- A 6.40% stake in Krishnapatnam Rly Co. Ltd for Rs. 40.0 crore.
- An investment of 95.86% in JKMDC (*).
- KVSL is held at a 100% stake with an investment value of Rs. 0.10 crore.
Total reported investments amount to Rs. 1,419.98 crore.
The following institutions are among the top 25 shareholders:
| Sl. No. | Shareholder | No. of Shares | % Holding |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PRESIDENT OF INDIA | 5,344,900,713 | 60.79 |
| 2 | LIFE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF INDIA | 399,587,127 | 4.54 |
| 3 | SBI CONTRA FUND | 153,470,399 | 1.75 |
| 4 | SBI LIFE INSURANCE CO. LTD | 88,986,247 | 1.01 |
| 5 | EDELWEISS BUSINESS CYCLE FUND | 75,257,020 | 0.86 |
NMDC Stock Price Movement
NMDC Limited shares today slipped by 0.71% to settle at ₹84.4, closing the session down in the metals & mining sector. The stock traded with a volume of 18.59 million shares during the post-market trading period.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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