NALCO Q1FY26 net profit soars 77pc to Rs 1,064 crore

THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, AUGUST 7, 2025

Navratna CPSE and the country’s leading producer and exporter of alumina and aluminium, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has delivered a stellar performance in the first quarter (Q1) of financial year 2025–26 (FY26), registering significant growth across key operational and financial metrics.

According to the unaudited financial results approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held in Bhubaneswar on Thursday, NALCO reported a net profit of Rs 1,064 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, marking a 77 per cent increase over the Rs 601 crore posted during the same period last year. The company’s revenue from operations stood at Rs 3,807 crore for the quarter, reflecting robust domestic and export demand as well as improved operational efficiency.

In recognition of its strong financial performance during FY 2024-25, the Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs 2.50 per equity share (50 per cent of the face value of Rs 5 per share), amounting to Rs 459.16 crore. Subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming 44th Annual General Meeting, this final dividend will bring the total dividend payout for FY 2024-25 to Rs 1,928.46 crore.

NALCO also recorded its highest-ever domestic sales of both alumina and aluminium in Q1 FY26. The company achieved a 6.56 per cent year-on-year increase in bauxite transportation, which supported higher production across its value chain. Production of alumina hydrate increased by 35.5 per cent, calcined alumina by 52.25 per cent, and aluminium cast metal by 2.68 per cent, demonstrating strong plant performance and supply chain efficiency. On the sales front, the export of alumina rose sharply by 209 per cent, while domestic alumina sales registered an impressive 190 per cent growth compared to the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal.

Commenting on the results, Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NALCO, credited the outstanding performance to the strategic direction of the Board, along with the dedication of employees, associates, and stakeholders. He stated that the company’s strong financial showing was driven by cost-efficient operations, favorable market conditions, and improved techno-economic parameters. Singh further noted that with India emerging as the world’s fastest-growing economy, the aluminium sector is witnessing accelerated growth, with demand increasing at a rate of 9–10 per cent annually. He emphasized that key sectors such as transportation, construction, and electrical infrastructure are expected to drive aluminium consumption to 7.5 to 8 million tonnes annually by 2030.

Looking ahead, Singh reaffirmed NALCO’s commitment to operational excellence and growth. The company is steadily advancing its alumina refinery expansion project and is actively working toward operationalizing the Pottangi Bauxite Mines, which are expected to strengthen raw material security and future production capacity.