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As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
Hindustan Zinc reported on September 3, 2026, that the Government of Karnataka issued a Letter of Intent for a mining lease of 314.21 hectares in Chamrajnagar District for Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Yttrium. Additionally, the company announced on September 16, 2026, a Postal Ballot Notice seeking shareholder approval for the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as Chief Executive Officer for three years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, and Dr. Yogesh Attray as an Independent Director from August 14, 2026. The company also announced on September 17, 2026, the completion of electronic dispatch of Postal Ballot Notices and the commencement of remote e-voting from September 17, 2026, to October 16, 2026. In terms of operations, Hindustan Zinc reported adding 32 million tonnes of gross ore resources and reserves in FY26, alongside record metal production.
As of September 18, 2026, Hindustan Zinc's closing price was ₹596.0. The daily trend shows a closing price above the 20-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) of ₹584.97 and the 50-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) of ₹568.58, with positive slopes on the SMAs. However, the daily Supertrend indicator is 'bearish' at ₹620.94. Monthly and weekly trends also indicate a 'bearish' Supertrend direction at ₹679.67 and ₹642.53, respectively. In terms of returns, the stock has shown a return of 31% over the last year, 11% over the last six months, and 7% over the last month. Year-to-date, the return is -3%.
As of September 18, 2026, the nearest identified support levels for Hindustan Zinc are at ₹588.88 (1.19% below the current price), ₹581.77 (2.39% below), and ₹577.03 (3.18% below). The nearest resistance levels are at ₹631.67 (5.99% above the current price), ₹656.70 (10.18% above), and ₹678.25 (13.80% above).
Hindustan Zinc has an annualized volatility of 0.38 and an Average True Range (ATR) of 3.01% of the price. The current drawdown is -18%, with a maximum drawdown observed at -33%. The downside deviation is reported at 0.26.
As of 18 Sept 2026, 03:30 pm
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Recent drawdown or price variability is high enough to warrant closer monitoring.
Primary driver: Price remains materially below a previous peak
The session opened materially below the previous close, indicating a sharp repricing at the open.
The price gap may increase short-term downside uncertainty and warrants review of the underlying context.
The session opened materially below the previous close, indicating a sharp repricing at the open.
The price gap may increase short-term downside uncertainty and warrants review of the underlying context.
Trading activity was substantially higher than usual and the price closed higher.
This may reflect stronger-than-usual market participation; follow-through and relevant company or market news merit review.
Trading activity was substantially higher than usual and the price closed higher.
This may reflect stronger-than-usual market participation; follow-through and relevant company or market news merit review.
Latest complete financial results for Q1 FY2027 and comparative quarterly trends.
| Metric | Q1 FY2026-27(Latest) | Q4 FY2025-26 | Q3 FY2025-26 | Q2 FY2025-26 | Q1 FY2025-26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue From Operations | PEAK₹13,747 crore | ₹13,544 crore | ₹10,980 crore | ₹8,549 crore | ₹7,771 crore |
| Profit Before Tax | PEAK₹7,314 crore | ₹6,751 crore | ₹5,230 crore | ₹3,542 crore | ₹2,985 crore |
| Tax Expense | PEAK₹1,845 crore | ₹1,718 crore | ₹1,314 crore | ₹893 crore | ₹751 crore |
| Profit Loss For Period | PEAK₹5,469 crore | ₹5,033 crore | ₹3,916 crore | ₹2,649 crore | ₹2,234 crore |
| Basic Earnings Loss Per Share From Continuing Operations | PEAK₹12.94 per share | ₹11.91 per share | ₹9.27 per share | ₹6.27 per share | ₹5.29 per share |
| Diluted Earnings Loss Per Share From Continuing Operations | PEAK₹12.94 per share | ₹11.91 per share | ₹9.27 per share | ₹6.27 per share | ₹5.29 per share |
Hindustan Zinc Limited reported revenue from operations of ₹13,747 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, a 77% increase compared to the same period last year. Net profit rose 145% to ₹5,469 crore.
The debt equity ratio stood at 0.0031, down from 0.0036 in the previous quarter and 0.0119 a year ago. Finance costs were ₹132 crore, a decline of 29% from ₹187 crore in Q4 FY26 and 45% from ₹240 crore in Q1 FY26.
Revenue and net profit grew substantially year-on-year, with revenue reaching ₹13,747 crore and net profit ₹5,469 crore. The debt equity ratio declined, and finance costs decreased both sequentially and compared with the same quarter last year.
Exchange disclosures and regulatory announcements for Hindustan Zinc.
Hindustan Zinc Limited disclosed on September 18, 2026, that Niche Ninety Nine Capability and Certifications (OPC) Private Limited, a SEBI-registered ESG rating provider, independently assigned an ESG rating of 67.76 under the 'Leader' category to the company. The company did not engage Niche99 for this rating, which was based on publicly available information.
Hindustan Zinc Limited announced on September 17, 2026, that it has completed the electronic dispatch of Postal Ballot Notices to members as of the cut-off date of September 11, 2026. The company is seeking member approval for resolutions via remote e-voting, which commenced at 9:00 a.m. IST on September 17, 2026, and concludes at 5:00 p.m. IST on October 16, 2026. This notice was published in Financial Express (English) and Dainik Navjyoti (Hindi) editions to inform shareholders about the voting facility.
Hindustan Zinc Limited issued a Postal Ballot Notice dated September 9, 2026, seeking shareholder approval via remote e-voting for the appointment of Amarendu Prakash as Chief Executive Officer for three years from August 1, 2026, to July 31, 2029, with remuneration including salary, perquisites, and a performance bonus subject to claw-back provisions, and an ESOS grant valued at INR 400 lacs. The notice also seeks approval for the appointment of Dr. Yogesh Attray as an Independent Director (Non-Official Part-Time Director) for three years from August 14, 2026, per a Ministry of Mines order, with no pecuniary relationship with the company. E-voting runs from September 17, 2026, to October 16, 2026, with a cut-off date of September 11, 2026, and results to be declared by October 16, 2026.
Hindustan Zinc Limited has informed the Exchange about Notice of Shareholders Meeting for Postal Ballot |SUBJECT: Notice Of Shareholders Meetings-XBRL
Hindustan Zinc Limited will participate in the Jefferies 5th India Forum on September 16, 2026, in Gurgaon, as a group meeting with analysts and institutional investors, starting at 10:00 AM.
On September 3, 2026, the Government of Karnataka issued a Letter of Intent to Hindustan Zinc Limited as the preferred bidder for a mining lease covering 314.21 hectares in Mallayanapur village, Gundlupet Taluka, Chamrajnagar District. The lease pertains to the Gundlupet Rare Earth Elements (REE) and Yttrium Block and was granted pursuant to Rule 10(2) of the Mineral Auction Rules 2015.
Hindustan Zinc Limited executed the rescission of its Facilities Agreements on August 21, 2026, following the full repayment of all facilities and associated liabilities. This action releases the company from all restrictions previously imposed by these agreements under earlier disclosures dated April 21, 2025, June 26, 2025, February 2, 2026, and May 15, 2026. The agreement involves 42 parties, including borrowers and guarantors who are members of the Vedanta Limited promoter group.
On August 24, 2026, Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL) received an intimation from related parties Vedanta Resources Limited, Twin Star Holdings Ltd., Vedanta Holdings Mauritius II Limited, and Welter Trading Limited regarding facility agreements dated April 17, 2025, June 24, 2025, and January 30, 2026 (as amended on May 13, 2026). HZL was not a party to these agreements; the parties included arrangers and lenders such as Barclays Bank PLC, Deutsche Bank AG, Standard Chartered Bank, and others. The disclosure confirms no amendment, alteration, or rescission of the earlier disclosures made on April 21, 2025, June 26, 2025, February 2, 2026, and May 15, 2026.
Recent market and company developments associated with Hindustan Zinc.
In the primary market, the NSE IPO was fully subscribed, while investors continued to track subscription trends in other ongoing issues and monitor the listing performance of recently listed companies.
Indian equities showed resilience amid global uncertainty, with broader markets outperforming as investors weighed currency pressure, crude prices and bond yields
Hindustan Zinc adds 32 million tonnes of ore resources in FY26, achieving record metal production and strengthening future growth potential.
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Sterlite Technologies, a Vedanta Group company, hit 5% lower circuit for the second straight session.
Vedanta Iron and Steel and Vedanta Power emerged as the biggest losers among the group companies, declining up to 4.9%.
The Sensex slipped 121 points to 74,782, while the Nifty fell 80 points to 23,398. The Nifty Bank ended 135 points higher at 56,607, while the Nifty Midcap index declined 160 points to 62,197.
At 11:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, tanked 385.82 points or 0.52% to 74,518.60. The Nifty 50 index lost 135.50 points or 0.58% to 23,342.30.
Comprehensive Section Breakdown for Hindustan Zinc
Strategic Vision: Integrated producer of zinc, lead, and silver.
Category: Manufacturing
The company operates across the entire value chain, from ore extraction through fully mechanized underground mines to metal refining in digitally advanced smelting facilities.
• Integrated operations across the value chain from mining to refining.
• Ownership of multiple zinc-lead mines and smelting facilities in India.
• Production of essential metals like zinc, lead, and silver for industrial applications.
Revenue from operations was ₹13,747 crore, the highest among the reported quarters. It increased by ₹203 crore from the previous quarter (₹13,544 crore) and by ₹5,976 crore, or 76.9%, from ₹7,771 crore in Q1 FY26.
Profit before tax rose to ₹7,314 crore, up 8.3% from ₹6,751 crore in the prior quarter and 145% from ₹2,985 crore a year ago. Net profit after tax followed a similar path, reaching ₹5,469 crore compared with ₹5,033 crore in Q4 FY26 and ₹2,234 crore in Q1 FY26.
Basic and diluted earnings per share increased to ₹12.94, from ₹11.91 in the previous quarter and ₹5.29 in the same quarter last year.
Core Thesis: The company's integrated operations across mining and refining create a comprehensive value chain for its core metal products.
• Integrated Value Chain: Operations span from ore extraction in mechanized mines to metal refining in advanced smelting facilities. • Operational Footprint: Facilities include multiple zinc-lead mines, a rock-phosphate mine, hydrometallurgical zinc smelters, lead smelters, and pyro metallurgical zinc-lead smelters. • Product Applications: Produces zinc, lead, and silver essential for galvanizing, die-casting, brass, oxides, chemicals, and infrastructure development.