India: NALCO achieves historic FY'26 results driven by robust earnings and revenue growth

• NALCO reports FY'26 net profit of INR 5,816 crore
  
  
• Strong FY'26 growth driven by higher production and demand
  
  

Strong financial growth continues with record profit and revenue

National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has delivered its highest-ever financial performance in FY'26. The company reported a record net profit (PAT) of INR 5,816 crore, registering a 9.22% year-on-year growth from INR 5,325 crore in FY'25. Revenue from operations also surged to an all-time high of INR 17,843 crore, exceeding INR 16,788 crore in the previous year.

In Q4 FY'26, net profit stood at INR 1,718 crore, up 7% from INR 1,601 crore in the preceding quarter, while revenue increased to INR 5,103 crore from INR 4,731 crore. This strong financial performance was driven by higher volumes, improved realizations, and better operational efficiencies.

Operational excellence drives highest-ever production across key segments

FY'26 marked NALCO's best operational performance since inception, with record output across major segments. Bauxite excavation reached 77.01 lakh tonnes and transportation 77.07 lakh tonnes. Alumina hydrate production stood at 23.00 lakh tonnes, while calcined alumina output was 22.75 lakh tonnes.

The company achieved its highest-ever cast metal production of 4.72 lakh tonnes, along with record net power generation of 6,953 MU and coal production of 40 lakh tonnes, highlighting robust operational strength.

Record sales performance and strategic focus support sustained growth outlook

NALCO recorded strong sales in FY'26, with total alumina sales at 14.46 lakh tonnes, including 1.38 lakh tonnes domestically. Aluminium metal sales reached 4.74 lakh tonnes, with domestic sales touching a record 4.61 lakh tonnes.

CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh stated that higher production, favourable pricing, and disciplined execution drove the performance, supported by a focus on efficiency and cost optimisation. He reaffirmed the company's commitment to sustainable growth through strategic expansion.

The company also announced a third interim dividend of INR 2 per equity share (40% on face value of INR 5), amounting to INR 367.33 crore for FY26, in line with disclosures under SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.