Vedanta Business Update: Record Aluminium, Zinc Production In FY25

Vedanta Ltd. recorded an all-time high production in its aluminium and zinc in the last financial year, according to provisional business updates released on Thursday.

The firm's aluminium production increased 1% on a yearly basis to 603 kilotonnes in the fourth quarter. The firm's annual aluminium production went up 2% to 2,421 kilotonnes.

In the October-December period, annual alumina production increased 9% annually to 1,975 kt, driven by production from the new train of expansion. Conversely, the quarterly alumina production was lower during the quarter due to unplanned supply-chain issues, which got normalised by the quarter end.

Zinc India reported its highest ever annual mined metal production at 1,095 kt, bolstered by improved mined metal grades and better mill recovery. The annual refined metal production reached an all-time high at 1,052 kt with a 2% YoY increase due to better plant availability and operational parameters.

Zinc India's fourth quarter saw 310 kt of mined metal, showing a 4% increase. The company's fourth quarter saw its highest sequential mined metal production, increasing 17%, spurred by higher mined metal grades, mills recovery and increase in production at Agucha and Zawar mines.

Refined metal production increased by 4% sequentially due to plant availability. Saleable silver production also went up 10% from the previous quarter.