Misra focus on digitalization and automation
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, recorded its ever-highest annual production of mined and refined metal of 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT, respectively, for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The company delivered robust financials with FY25 revenue soaring 18% YoY to US$4,031 million, FY25 EBITDA of US$2,066 million, up 28% YoY with an industry leading margin of 51%, up 400 bps YoY.
The company delivered robust full year profit after tax of US$1,224 million, up 33% YoY driven by 4-year lowest zinc cost of production at US$1,052/metric tonne https://www.bseindia.com/.
Hindustan Zinc recorded the highest-ever Return on Capital Employed of 58%, best in the industry.
In FY25, Hindustan Zinc generated strong Free Cash Flow from operations (pre-capex) of US$1,630 million.
In FY25, Hindustan Zinc delivered total shareholder returns of 68% and ranks among the Top 3 companies in India’s Nifty Metal Index with a market capitalization of US$23 billion https://sbi.com.in/.
The company has recently been included in the Futures & Options (F&O) segment on the National Stock Exchange (NSE).
The company has consistently maintained an investment grade rating of AAA from CRISIL. Hindustan Zinc holds the second highest zinc reserves & resources globally with 25+ years of mine life and also surpassed 13.1 million tonne of metal reserves (net of 1.2 million tonne production) for the first time.
The company Chief Executive Officer Arun Misra said on 25 April, “Hindustan Zinc’s record production is a result of improved operational efficiencies, AI integration, and a strong focus on digitalization and automation. As the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, we are committed to meeting rising demand while maintaining our position as one of the lowest-cost and most sustainable producers globally.” Fiinews.com
