National Aluminium Company (NALCO) posted an 88% year-on-year rise in net profit to Rs 2,002.38 crore for the quarter ended June 2026, up from Rs 1,063.86 crore in the same period last year, the state-run firm announced on Thursday, July 31, 2026.
Revenue from operations climbed 39% year-on-year to Rs 5,302.38 crore, supported by favourable global aluminium prices along with stronger production and sales, particularly in the domestic alumina segment.
The company recorded its highest-ever first-quarter bauxite excavation at 19.52 lakh tonnes and highest-ever first-quarter calcined alumina production at 5.77 lakh tonnes, while alumina and hydrate sales reached 3.47 lakh tonnes.
Chairman Brijendra Pratap Singh said NALCO had ‘commenced FY 2026-27 on a strong note, reflecting the company’s operational resilience and prudent business strategy,’ pointing to favourable prices, higher volumes and domestic support as key drivers.
A final dividend of Re 1 per equity share was recommended by the board, totalling roughly Rs 183.66 crore for FY 2025-26, pending shareholder approval.
The company’s Q1 FY27 earnings call is set for August 3 at 10:30 am, when management will discuss expectations for the rest of the financial year.
The company operates bauxite mines, an alumina refinery and an aluminium smelter across Odisha, making it one of India’s largest integrated aluminium producers and a major public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Mines.
NALCO plans to hold its Q1 FY27 earnings conference call on August 3 at 10:30 am, where management is expected to discuss the outlook for the rest of the financial year.
Global aluminium prices have been on an upswing through the first half of 2026, benefiting integrated producers like NALCO that combine mining, refining and smelting operations under one roof.
NALCO is administered by the Ministry of Mines and remains one of the largest bauxite-alumina-aluminium integrated complexes in Asia, with operations spread across mining, refinery and smelter sites in Odisha.
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