What we do Hindustan Copper Limited is India's only vertically integrated producer of refined copper, engaged in mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining, and producing copper products. |
Founded in 1,967 |
Market share Controls about 45% of India's copper ore reserves, making it the leading copper miner in India. |
Problem solved Provides domestic supply of copper products, reducing India's dependence on imports and supporting infrastructure and manufacturing growth. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves industrial sectors requiring copper cathodes, wire rods; operates primarily B2B, supplying manufacturers and infrastructure projects. |
Key management Sanjiv Kumar Singh (Chairman & Managing Director), Ghanshyam Sharma (Director-Finance), Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sinha (Director-Operations & Mining). |
Our journey and innovations Incorporated in 1967; expanded mines; introduced underground mining; adopted bio-leaching R&D; signed MoU with Chile's CODELCO for knowledge exchange. |
Where we operate Operates across India in Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Maharashtra, Gujarat; exports are limited. |
Top products or what we offer Primary refined copper cathodes, continuous cast wire rods, copper wire bars, and by-products like copper sulfate and sulfuric acid. |
Top brands Hindustan Copper's main product lines include copper cathode, wire rods at TCP, and mining output from MCP, KCC, ICC units. |
Raw materials needed Copper ore from own mines; concentrates with copper grades 17-26%. |
Raw materials supplier Self-supplied from company-operated mines; no external procurement required. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue largely depends on mining output and copper market prices, thus moderately cyclical. |
Our industry position Market leader in India for copper mining and refining, significant growth with expansion plans underway. |
Financial highlights FY 2024-25 Revenue Rs 2070.97 crore; Net Profit Rs 465.12 crore; EBITDA Rs 816 crore; steady profit growth over recent years. |
Geographical revenue split Primarily domestic revenue with sales focused within India, minimal export exposure. |
Order book Not applicable; revenue driven by mining production and processing volumes, not order backlog. |
Whats driving growth Expansion of mining capacity, increased copper demand from infrastructure, EV and green energy sectors, technological upgrades. |
Our future plans Expand mine capacities from 4 MTPA to over 12 MTPA by FY 2030; develop underground mines and modernize facilities. |
Our green promise Focus on sustainable mining, installing solar plants, water recycling, dust control, and aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2047. |
Our people and values Workforce of 1232 employees with focus on safety, ethics, and diversity; rigorous training and employee welfare programs. |
Key challenges ahead Mining lease renewals, operational disruptions, commodity price volatility, environmental clearances. |
Interesting facts Only vertically integrated copper producer in India; signed historic MoU with Chile's CODELCO; extensive exploration success recently. |
Risks and strategy Mitigates mining risks via diversification of mines, operational improvements; strategic expansions and joint ventures to strengthen reserves. |
