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Vedanta Limited Reports Record Production Across Zinc, Ferrochrome, and Port Segments in Q1 FY27

Posted On : 2026-07-03 21:53:28( TIMEZONE : IST )

Global natural resources conglomerate Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL; BSE: 500295) has announced its operational performance for the first quarter of the financial year 2027. Following the systematic demerger of several business arms, the streamlined parent company reported record-breaking production volumes across its core zinc and ferrochrome assets alongside exceptional handling efficiencies at its shipping ports.

Segment-Wise Operational Performance

1. Zinc India (Hindustan Zinc Limited)

The zinc business registered its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal output, reaching 268,000 tonnes, reflecting a 1% year-over-year (YoY) improvement driven by higher ore grades.

- Total saleable metal volumes rose 4% YoY to 260,000 tonnes, heavily supported by successful debottlenecking initiatives across processing centers at Chanderiya, Dariba, and the new 160,000 tonnes per annum (ktpa) roaster plant located in Debari.

- Refined zinc output specifically saw a 6% increase, yielding 213,000 tonnes.

- Saleable silver production closed at 149 metric tonnes (approximately 4.8 million ounces), tracking symmetrically alongside refined lead outputs.

- Wind power generation recorded a massive 138% sequential jump, generating 133 million units.

2. Zinc International

Operations across international mines recorded a combined mined metal output of 48,000 tonnes.

- The premier Gamsberg phase 1 facility boosted its output by 10% quarter-over-quarter (QoQ) to achieve 45,000 tonnes. Management verified that commercial volumes from the highly anticipated Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion remain firmly on target to commence from July 2026.

- Conversely, output at the Black Mountain Mining (BMM) footprint contractually slowed down to 3,000 tonnes as the legacy Deep's mine steadily approaches its natural end of operational life cycle.

3. Ferrochrome (FACOR)

Vedanta's Ferro Alloys Corporation (FACOR) segment hit an all-time high quarterly performance, extracting 153,000 tonnes of chrome ore. This marks an impressive 41% YoY and 35% QoQ surge, powered by the successful restart of the Kalarangiatta Mines and intense logistical stockpiling ahead of the regional monsoon season. Finished Ferrochrome production expanded by 4% YoY to land at 29,000 tonnes, sustained by higher mining grade availability.

4. Domestic and International Copper Divisions

Copper India: The specialized refining plant located at Silvassa delivered 53,000 tonnes in total sales, climbing 3% YoY to secure the company's highest first-quarter sales volume in the last eight years.

Copper International: Sales of copper rods manufactured at the Fujairah facilities plummeted by 51% YoY to 9,000 tonnes. Management highlighted that operations were severely and adversely impacted during the quarter due to the sudden regional maritime closure of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

5. Port Logistical Efficiencies (Vizag General Cargo Berth)

The maritime shipping wing achieved its highest-ever operational milestone at the Visakhapatnam port facility. Cargo discharge volume expanded by a massive 40% YoY to process 2,358,000 tonnes during the single quarter, demonstrating enhanced operational layout efficiency and fluid cargo routing. Simultaneously, port dispatch volumes scaled up 11% YoY to move 1,652,000 tonnes.

Shares of Vedanta Limited was last trading in BSE at Rs. 280.30 as compared to the previous close of Rs. 276.15. The total number of shares traded during the day was 1386708 in over 15573 trades.

The stock hit an intraday high of Rs. 282.60 and intraday low of 278.55. The net turnover during the day was Rs. 389307229.00.