THEBUSINESSBYTES BUREAU

BHUBANESWAR, JANUARY 30, 2026

Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise and a flagship name in India’s aluminium sector, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), has delivered its strongest-ever quarterly performance, underlining robust operational efficiency and favourable market conditions. For the third quarter ended December 2025 (Q3 FY26), the company posted a record net profit of ₹1,601 crore, the highest in its history, marginally surpassing the ₹1,583 crore achieved in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

As per the reviewed financial results taken on record by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on Friday in Bhubaneswar, NALCO reported a total income of ₹4,925 crore during Q3 FY26, compared to ₹4,761 crore in Q3 FY25. The strong quarterly showing capped an impressive nine-month performance, with net profit for the period ended December 2025 rising sharply to ₹4,098 crore from ₹3,246 crore a year earlier, registering a growth of 26 percent. Revenue from operations during the nine-month period also climbed by 11 percent to ₹12,830 crore, against ₹11,520 crore in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal.

The company’s financial milestone has been backed by exceptional operational achievements. During the first nine months of FY26, NALCO recorded its highest-ever production across all major segments, producing 56.60 lakh tonnes of bauxite, 17.27 lakh tonnes of alumina hydrate and 3.54 lakh tonnes of aluminium cast metal, along with achieving its highest net power generation. On the sales front as well, the company registered record volumes, including the highest-ever sales of alumina and aluminium and its highest domestic aluminium sales to date, reflecting sustained demand and strong market positioning.

Commenting on the landmark results, NALCO Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh said the performance was a testament to the dedication and commitment of the company’s workforce and its consistent focus on cost optimisation, margin management and quality enhancement. He noted that improved metal realisation, higher sales volumes in both alumina and aluminium, and increased utilisation of captive coal resources played a crucial role in driving profitability. Looking ahead, Singh emphasised that NALCO remains focused on the timely completion of its expansion projects, while leveraging innovation, Industry 4.0 solutions, research and development, and carbon reduction initiatives to ensure long-term, sustainable growth.

The CMD also acknowledged the valuable guidance and continued support of the Union Mines Ministry, and the Odisha Government in steering the company towards sustained business excellence.

Further rewarding its shareholders, NALCO announced the declaration of a second interim dividend of ₹4.50 per share for the financial year 2025-26, reinforcing its strong financial position and commitment to value creation.