October 5, 2025: Vedanta Limited has posted strong operational results for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025, achieving record highs in aluminum and alumina production along with robust performance in its zinc and pig iron businesses.
🌟 Key Highlights (Q2FY26):
- Alumina production: 653 kt — up 31% YoY, highest ever at the Lanjigarh refinery.
- Aluminum production: 617 kt — up 1% YoY, driven by better operational efficiency.
- Zinc India: Highest-ever Q2 mined metal output at 258 kt, up 1% YoY.
- Zinc International: Output surged 38% YoY to 60 kt, supported by higher ore grades.
- Pig Iron: Highest-ever quarterly production at 238 kt, up 26% YoY.
- Power segment: Meenakshi (1000 MW) and Athena (600 MW) units are now fully operational.
⚙️ Segment-Wise Performance
Aluminum & Alumina
Vedanta achieved record quarterly and half-yearly production at Lanjigarh, reflecting strong plant performance and efficiency improvements at both Jharsuguda and BALCO smelters.
Zinc India
Mined metal production reached a record 258 kt in Q2 and 523 kt in H1, the best in company history. Refined zinc output rose 2% YoY, while silver production stood at 144 tonnes in line with lead operations.
Zinc International
Production touched 60 kt, a 38% YoY increase, led by higher mined volumes and improved grades at the Gamsberg site.
Oil & Gas
Average gross operated production came in at 89.3 kboepd, down 15% YoY due to natural decline at mature fields and regulatory constraints, partly offset by stable performance from Cambay.
Iron Ore & Steel
Iron ore output fell due to heavy rainfall, but pig iron hit record highs after debottlenecking blast furnace operations. Saleable steel output was temporarily lower because of furnace maintenance.
Power
With the commissioning of Meenakshi Phase-2 (700 MW) and Athena (600 MW), Vedanta expanded its power portfolio significantly. The TSPL plant maintained 90% availability, ensuring steady revenue.
🌍 About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited is a global leader in critical minerals, energy, and technology, operating across India, South Africa, Namibia, Liberia, and the UAE. It’s the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top global aluminum producers. Vedanta is also India’s only private oil and gas producer and one of its largest power generators.
The company remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 and continues its focus on sustainable growth and community development.
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