Hindustan Copper Q2 FY26 Consolidated Net Profit Surges 82% YoY to ₹186 Crore; Revenue Jumps 39%

Mumbai, November 11, 2025: Hindustan Copper Ltd (NSE: HINDCOPPER, BSE: 513599) reported a consolidated net profit of ₹186 crore for Q2FY26, marking an impressive 82% year-on-year increase. The strong performance was supported by improved operational efficiencies and a 39% rise in revenue across all business segments, reflecting the company’s continued growth momentum.

Key Financial Highlights (Consolidated)

Total income in Q2 FY26 increased by 38.4% QoQ and 32.5% YoY to ₹728.95 crore, benefiting from a 39.1% increase in revenue. Net profit increased by 82.9% YoY to ₹186.02 crore and EPS was up 80% to ₹1.89, reflecting strong profitability and efficiency of operations.”

Half-Year Financial Performance

The first half of FY26 proved strong for the company, with total income rising to ₹1,255.60 crore — a solid 19.5% increase from ₹1,050.49 crore in the same period last year. Even more noteworthy was the surge in net profit, which climbed 48% year-on-year to ₹320.30 crore, underscoring the company’s robust earnings momentum and enhanced operational efficiency.

In Q2FY26, several key highlights stood out. Employee costs rose 24% year-on-year to ₹92.14 crore, while other expenses increased to ₹241.32 crore, primarily driven by higher mining and processing costs. Depreciation for the quarter was ₹43.96 crore. On the brighter side, finance costs dropped significantly to just ₹0.44 crore, reflecting prudent debt management and improved financial discipline.

Management Commentary

The Chairman and Managing Director, Sanjiv Kumar Singh, stated that the performance of the company was the result of stability and efficiency in its operations due to modernisation and expansion projects of the mines. He also noted that continuous expansion in the production of refined copper and positive price dynamics were favourable to profitability.

Outlook

Hindustan Copper continues to advance its long-term vision of achieving self-sufficiency by expanding its mining capacity and securing reliable raw material linkages. Its joint venture and subsidiary—Khanij Bidesh India Ltd (KABIL) and Chhattisgarh Copper Ltd (CCL)—play pivotal roles in this strategy, focusing on the exploration and overseas sourcing of key strategic minerals essential for the company’s growth.

As of November 11, 2025, the share price of Hindustan Copper closed at ₹357, up 19.05 or 5.64% from its previous close of ₹337.95

REF:https://nsearchives.nseindia.com/corporate/HINDCOPPERMKD_11112025135901_Reg33Financial_Result11112025.pdf

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