THEBUSINESSBYTES
BUREAU
BHUBANESWAR,
APRIL 30, 2026
Navratna
CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has delivered a spectacular
financial and operational performance in FY26, setting new benchmarks and reaffirming
its position as one of India's leading metal sector enterprises.
The
aluminium major reported its highest-ever net profit (PAT) of Rs 5,816 crore
for FY26, surpassing its previous record of Rs 5,325 crore in FY25, registering
an impressive year-on-year growth of 9.22 per cent. Revenue from operations
also touched an all-time high of Rs 17,843 crore, exceeding last year's Rs
16,788 crore.
NALCO's
robust performance continued in the fourth quarter as well, with net profit
rising to Rs 1,718 crore, up 7 per cent from Rs 1,601 crore in the preceding
quarter. Revenue from operations for Q4 FY26 stood at Rs 5,103 crore, compared
to Rs 4,731 crore in Q3.
The
remarkable growth was driven by higher production volumes, improved
realizations, and enhanced operational efficiencies across business segments.
Notably, FY26 also marked NALCO's best-ever operational performance since
inception, with the company setting multiple production and sales records.
Among
its major operational milestones, NALCO achieved record bauxite excavation of
77.01 lakh tonnes and transportation of 77.07 lakh tonnes. Alumina hydrate
production reached 23 lakh tonnes, while calcined alumina production stood at
22.75 lakh tonnes. Cast metal production hit an all-time high of 4.72 lakh tonnes.
The company also recorded its highest-ever net power generation at 6,953
million units and coal production of 40 lakh tonnes.
On
the sales front, NALCO delivered exceptional results across key segments. Total
alumina sales rose to 14.46 lakh tonnes, including domestic alumina sales of
1.38 lakh tonnes. Aluminium metal sales reached 4.74 lakh tonnes, with domestic
metal sales touching a record 4.61 lakh tonnes.
"Higher
production volumes, favourable pricing, and our ability to effectively leverage
market opportunities with strong operational discipline have driven this
outstanding performance. Our continued focus on plant, people, and process
efficiency has enabled us to consistently surpass targets," said Brijendra
Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NALCO.
"This
achievement reflects the dedication of our motivated workforce, supported by a
strong emphasis on efficiency and cost optimisation, along with the guidance of
the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the continued cooperation of
the Government of Odisha," he added.
Reaffirming the company's long-term vision, Singh said NALCO remains committed to sustainable growth through strategic expansions, operational excellence, and value creation, further strengthening its leadership in the aluminium sector.
In a move that will delight shareholders, NALCO's Board has also declared a third interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share (40 per cent on the face value of Rs 5 each), amounting to Rs 367.33 crore for FY26.
