Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited Reports Record Production for Q1 FY27
Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited has announced its production results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026, reporting historic highs in both aluminium and value-added production. The company's performance reflects gains from new smelter volumes combined with improved operational efficiency across existing units.The reported figures show that aluminium production reached 632 thousand tonnes (kt) for the first quarter of FY27. This marks a 5% increase year over year (YoY) and a 3% increase quarter over quarter (QoQ). Value-Added Production also achieved its highest-ever result at 389 kt, indicating continued focus on product mix enhancement and market alignment.
The results include detailed metrics for various operations, including Jharsuguda production and BALCO 1 performance, as summarized in the data below:
| Particulars | Q1 FY27 | Q1 FY26 | % Change (QoQ) | Q1 FY26 | % Change (YoY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminium Production (in '000 tonnes, or as stated) | 632 | 605 | 5% | 613 | 3% |
| Jharsuguda | 464 | 460 | 1% | 460 | 1% |
| BALCO 1 | 168 | 144 | 17% | 153 | 10% |
| Alumina Production | 826 | 587 | 41% | 882 | -6% |
| Value Added Production | 389 | 342 | 14% | 373 | 4% |
| Power Sales: BALCO (in Million Units) | 520 | 431 | 21% | 524 | -1% |
The company noted that its progress at the BALCO expansion remains steady, employing a measured approach aimed at ensuring operational stability and efficiency as capacity scales up. The ramp-up process for the expansion is currently on track to achieve full capacity utilization by Q4.
Operational updates also highlighted significant advancements in raw material security and project approvals. Alumina production reached 826 KT, showing a substantial increase of 41% YoY from expanded volumes, though it was down 6% QoQ due to unplanned shutdowns.
In related operational news, the company announced that MoEF&CC granted Environment Clearance and Stage II Forest Clearance for the Sijimali Bauxite Block. Furthermore, the Mining Lease for Kuraloi (A) North Coal Block has been successfully executed, and Mine Opening Permission was obtained in June.
It is noted that while Vedanta's demerger became effective from May 1, 2026, all figures reported represent the full quarter covering April to June 2026.
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