Hindustan Zinc Q2 Net Profit Doubles on Higher Prices and Production
Hindustan Zinc reported a 142% year-on-year rise in Q2 net profit to Rs 6,412 crore, driven by higher zinc and silver prices, increased production, and lower production costs. Revenue surged around 76.5% to Rs 15,093 crore, with EBITDA doubling to Rs 9,285 crore and margins expanding to 62%. Mined metal production rose 5% to 271 kilotonnes, refined metal production increased 7% to 264 kilotonnes, and silver output grew 20% to 173 tonnes. The company also lowered its zinc production cost forecast for FY27, citing operational efficiencies and market conditions.
First-hand measurement across 7 sources
We measured how 7 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 (69/100). Lens Score 38/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (62–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 19 Oct, 04:16 am. Other outlets followed.