Nalco Reports Nearly Doubled Q1 Profit on Higher Aluminium Prices and Production
National Aluminium Company Limited (Nalco) reported a near doubling of its profit to approximately Rs 2,003 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2026, driven by higher aluminium prices, record production, and increased alumina sales. Revenue rose to Rs 5,302 crore, with expenses also increasing. The company achieved its highest first-quarter bauxite excavation and alumina production. Nalco's board recommended a final dividend of Re 1 per share, pending shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (71/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (68–74/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
news18 broke this story on 31 Jul, 04:16 pm. Other outlets followed.
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