Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited (BSE: 544780 | NSE: VAML), India’s largest aluminium producer, has announced a strong set of financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, marking its first quarterly performance as an independent listed company. The company’s Board of Directors also approved a first interim dividend of ₹8 per equity share, reflecting confidence in its financial strength and future growth.
The company reported its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹21,105 crore, registering a growth of 13% quarter-on-quarter and 45% year-on-year, supported by higher production volumes and improved market realizations. EBITDA reached a record ₹10,499 crore, rising 24% sequentially and 134% over the same period last year, while the EBITDA margin improved to an all-time high of 50%, driven by operational efficiency and cost management.
Profit after tax stood at ₹6,597 crore, up 33% from the previous quarter and 205% year-on-year, reflecting strong operational execution and improved profitability. The company also strengthened its balance sheet by reducing leverage, with its net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improving to 0.9x, compared with 1.3x in the previous quarter. Reflecting its improving financial position, both CRISIL and ICRA upgraded the company’s credit rating to AA+ (Stable).
Vedanta Aluminium achieved record production during the quarter, with aluminium output reaching 632 kilotonnes, an increase of 3% quarter-on-quarter and 5% year-on-year. Production of value-added aluminium products touched an all-time high of 389 kilotonnes, growing 14% over the previous year, while alumina production rose 41% year-on-year to 826 kilotonnes, supported by higher refining capacity and improved plant utilisation.
Commenting on the performance, Rajesh Kumar, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Vedanta Aluminium, said the company’s first quarter as an independent entity reflects the strength of its integrated business model, disciplined execution and long-term growth strategy. He said continued focus on resource security, operational excellence and value-added products has strengthened the company’s competitive position and laid the foundation for sustainable growth.
Anup Agarwal, Chief Financial Officer, said the company entered its new phase with a strong balance sheet, healthy profitability and greater financial flexibility. He added that Vedanta Aluminium is well positioned to meet growing demand from sectors such as infrastructure, renewable energy, transportation, packaging and advanced manufacturing through its integrated operations and expanding value-added product portfolio.
The company also recorded significant progress in its environmental, social and governance initiatives during the quarter. Renewable energy consumption increased by 38% year-on-year to 701 million units, contributing to lower greenhouse gas emissions. Water recycling reached nearly 4.9 million cubic metres, while fly ash utilisation exceeded 120%, including legacy ash. Vedanta Aluminium also expanded biodiversity efforts, taking its cumulative tree plantation to 2.9 million trees.
On the social front, the company reached nearly four lakh beneficiaries through community development programmes, supported 72,000 individuals through skill development initiatives and extended welfare programmes benefiting 2.7 million women and children. Workplace safety also improved with lower lost-time injuries, while diversity initiatives continued to strengthen, with women accounting for 21% of the workforce and increased LGBTQ+ representation. During the quarter, Vedanta Aluminium received several national and international recognitions for sustainability, workplace safety, digitalisation and operational excellence, reinforcing its leadership in responsible and efficient aluminium production.
With record financial performance, strong operational momentum, continued expansion of value-added products and sustained focus on sustainability, Vedanta Aluminium has begun its journey as an independent company on a strong foundation and remains well positioned to support India’s growing demand for aluminium across key industries while creating long-term value for stakeholders.
