Vedanta reports record Zinc India output and higher ferrochrome production in Q2 FY27
2026-10-13 11:09:50 [Print]
Vedanta Limited operates across metals, critical minerals and related industrial businesses in India and international markets. In its production update for the quarter ended 30 September 2026, the company reported higher output across several key operations, including Zinc India and ferrochrome, while also commissioning Gamsberg Phase 2 and recording higher cargo volumes in its ports business.
Aluminium production rose 5% year on year to 649,000 tonnes in the July–September quarter, while alumina production increased 37% to a record 895,000 tonnes. For the first half of FY2027, aluminium output climbed 5% to 1.281 million tonnes, and alumina production rose 39% to 1.721 million tonnes, supported by the ramp-up and stabilisation of expansion capacity.
Zinc India recorded its highest-ever second-quarter mined metal production at 271,000 tonnes. Refined metal output increased 7% year-on-year to 264,000 tonnes.
Ferrochrome production increased 26% year-on-year to 24,000 tonnes.
Aluminium production rose 5% year on year to 649,000 tonnes in the July–September quarter, while alumina production increased 37% to a record 895,000 tonnes. For the first half of FY2027, aluminium output climbed 5% to 1.281 million tonnes, and alumina production rose 39% to 1.721 million tonnes, supported by the ramp-up and stabilisation of expansion capacity.
Zinc India recorded its highest-ever second-quarter mined metal production at 271,000 tonnes. Refined metal output increased 7% year-on-year to 264,000 tonnes.
Ferrochrome production increased 26% year-on-year to 24,000 tonnes.
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