What we do Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is India's leading integrated zinc, lead, and silver producer, involved in mining, smelting, and power generation. |
Founded in 1,966 |
Market share Commands approximately 77% market share in India's primary zinc industry and ranks among top global silver producers. |
Problem solved Provides essential metals and minerals critical for industries, infrastructure, energy transition, and sustainable development. |
Top clients or who we serve Serves domestic and international markets including construction, automotive, electronics, and renewable energy sectors; B2B clients mainly. |
Key management CEO & Whole-time Director: Arun Misra (experienced leader in metals and mining industry). |
Our journey and innovations Operational since 1966; numerous capacity expansions and technological advancements including underground mining, smelter debottlenecking, and renewable energy integration. |
Where we operate Operations primarily in Rajasthan and Uttarakhand, India; exports to Asian and global markets. |
Top products or what we offer Offers zinc, lead, silver, sulphuric acid, continuous galvanising grade zinc, special high grade alloys, and renewable energy. |
Top brands EcoZen (Asia's first low carbon zinc); integrated zinc-lead smelting complexes at Chanderiya, Dariba, and Debari. |
Raw materials needed Zinc and lead ores mined from owned mines; coal for captive power; raw materials for alloys and fertilizers. |
Raw materials supplier Primarily self-sourced from company-owned mines; coal procured domestically. |
Recurring vs cyclical contribution Revenue primarily recurring through metal production and sales; commodity price volatility introduces cyclicality. |
Our industry position World's largest integrated zinc producer; 2nd largest zinc reserves; 5th largest silver producer globally; cost leader. |
Financial highlights FY2025 revenue Rs. 34,083 Cr; net profit Rs. 10,353 Cr; EBITDA Rs. 17,465 Cr; strong margin and 18% revenue growth YoY. |
Geographical revenue split ~78% India, ~18% Asia, ~1% rest of world revenue contribution. |
Order book Not applicable; operations based on continuous production and sales cycles. |
Whats driving growth Demand growth in infrastructure and energy sectors; operational efficiency; renewable energy adoption; exploration and capacity expansions. |
Our future plans Expanding metal capacity to 2 Mtpa by 2029; new fertilizer plant commissioning; new smelter and resource development projects. |
Our green promise Leading in ESG with renewable energy use, low carbon zinc, water stewardship, biodiversity conservation, and waste recycling. |
Our people and values Diverse workforce with over 25% gender diversity; emphasis on safety, inclusion, learning, and community impact. |
Key challenges ahead Commodity price fluctuations, regulatory compliance, operational safety, environmental management, and resource sustainability. |
Interesting facts Ranked 1st globally in metals & mining ESG for third consecutive year; Asia's first low carbon zinc producer; world's largest single-location smelter. |
Risks and strategy Commodity price volatility mitigated by cost leadership and hedging; strategic expansions improve resilience and long-term value. |
