Vedanta Limited Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Jumps 152% YoY as EBITDA Reaches Best-Ever High

Vedanta Limited Q1 FY27 Results: Profit Jumps 152% YoY as EBITDA Reaches Best-Ever High​

Mumbai, July 30, 2026: Vedanta Limited today announced its Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal Year (FY)2027, ending June 30, 2026. The results reflected robust operational performance across the company's business segments, highlighted by a 152% year-on-year (YoY) surge in Profit After Tax (PAT), reaching ₹5,294 crore.

The consolidated operations saw revenue grow by 51% YoY to ₹23,456 crore. Best-ever Consolidated EBITDA reached ₹8,469 crore, marking a 98% increase over the previous year and a 9% sequential rise. The company achieved an EBITDA margin of approximately 57%, representing a significant increase of 985 basis points (bps) YoY and 225 bps QoQ.

Financial Snapshot for Q1 FY2027​

The financial performance detailed in the results is focused on Vedanta Limited's continuing operations, excluding the copper business constituents. The key consolidated financial figures are summarized below:


The company maintained a strong balance sheet with Cash and Cash Equivalents standing at ₹19,992 crore. The Net Debt/EBITDA ratio was reported at an industry-leading 0.30x. Vedanta Limited reduced its net debt by ₹2,223 crore during the quarter.

Operational Highlights across Segments​

Operational execution demonstrated significant strengths across key business units:

Zinc India:

• Mined metal production reached a record 268 kilotonnes (kt), up 1% YoY.
• Refined Metal production stood at 260 kt, marking a 4% increase YoY.
• The Zinc CoP without Royalty hit $851/MT, which is 16% lower than the previous year.

Zinc International:

• Total mined metal production for the segment was 48 kt, a 14% decline YoY.
• Gamsberg’s production remained flat at 45 kt YoY.

Facor:

• The company achieved its highest-ever ore production of 153 kt, reflecting a 41% increase YoY.
• Ferrochrome production was 29 kt, up 4% YoY.

Copper:

• Silvassa recorded the highest Q1 plant sales in eight years at 53kt, marking a 3% rise YoY.
• Copper Rod sales at Fujairah saw a decline of 51% YoY due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Ports (Vizag General Cargo Berth):
* Record discharge volume was recorded at 2,358 kt, up 40% YoY, with dispatch volume rising by 11% YoY.

Financial Strength and Credit Ratings​

The financial health of Vedanta Limited received positive validation from credit rating agencies. ICRA and CRISIL both upgraded VEDL's credit rating to AA+/stable.

In parallel operations, Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL) deleveraged by $1.1 billion at the Group level. Furthermore, VRL successfully secured funding, including international bonds amounting to $1.75 bn at an average coupon rate of 7.4% and a syndicate term loan of $2.25 bn at approximately a 6.4% interest rate. S&P rated VRL at BB with Stable outlook, Fitch at BB with Stable outlook, and Moody's at Ba3 with Positive outlook.

ESG and Community Investment​

The company reported achieving zero fatalities across all operations in Q1 FY27. Safety performance improved with the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) reduced to 0.51 and Total Recordable Injury Frequency Rate (TRIFR) reduced to 1.34. Vedanta consumed 0.291 billion units of renewable energy, supporting its Net Zero 2050 ambition.

The company invested ₹107.5 crore in Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives during Q1 FY27, empowering 0.46 million families through skill-development programs and providing social welfare support to 9.05 million women and children cumulatively.

VEDL Stock Price Movement​

Today, Vedanta Limited shares gained 0.68% in the post-market trading session, settling at ₹266.30 after climbing by ₹1.80. The stock saw significant activity, with a total traded volume amounting to 5.42 million shares.