Vedanta Q1 FY27 profit surges 72%

Vedanta Limited reported a 71.8% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 5,473 crore for the first quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with revenue rising 53.6% to Rs 24,205 crore. EBITDA surged 98% to a record Rs 8,469 crore, with margin improving to 57%. The company had demerged into five separate publicly listed entities on April 30, 2026, which contributed to a combined market capitalization increase of over Rs 71,000 crore in the quarter. Key subsidiaries achieved operational milestones: Hindustan Zinc recorded its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal production, Ferro Alloys Corporation delivered record ore production and EBITDA, Copper achieved its highest first-quarter sales in eight years, and India — Silvassa posted its best Q1 plant sales in eight years. Borrowing costs were reduced to below 8.5% per annum. Executive Director Arun Misra and Group CFO Ajay Goel highlighted strong performance across all business segments and value creation from the demerger.