Hindustan Zinc Q4 Results: Vedanta Group Firm Declares Rs 11 Dividend; Check Record, Payment Dates

Hindustan Zinc approves a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share on the face value of Rs 2 each, translating into a 550 per cent payout.

Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc Ltd on Friday announced its March 2026 quarter results along with the first interim dividend for FY27. Parent Vedanta Limited continues to hold a majority stake in the company. The zinc producer reported robust growth in revenue, profitability and margins during the quarter ended March 31, 2026, helped by stronger metal prices and operational performance.

Rs 11 Interim Dividend Announced

The board approved a first interim dividend of Rs 11 per equity share on the face value of Rs 2 each, translating into a 550 per cent payout. The total dividend outgo is estimated at around Rs 4,648 crore.

In its exchange filing, the company said: “Declaration of the first interim dividend of Rs. 11/- per equity share i.e. 550 % on face value of Rs. 2/- per share for the Financial Year 2026-27 amounting to Rs. 4648 crores."

Record Date Fixed

The company has fixed Thursday, April 30, 2026, as the record date to determine eligible shareholders for the dividend payout. It added that the interim dividend will be paid within timelines prescribed under applicable law.

For instance, an investor holding 100 shares of Hindustan Zinc would be eligible for Rs 1,100 as dividend before applicable taxes.

Q4 Profit Rises 67% YoY

On a consolidated basis, net profit for the March quarter stood at Rs 5,033 crore, up 67 per cent from the same period last year. Sequentially, profit rose 28.5 per cent from Rs 3,916 crore reported in the December quarter.

Revenue Surges 49%

Revenue from operations came in at Rs 13,544 crore during the quarter, marking a 49 per cent rise year-on-year. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue increased 23.4 per cent from Rs 10,980 crore.

EBITDA Climbs, Margin Expands

EBITDA for the quarter rose 60 per cent year-on-year to Rs 7,706 crore. On a sequential basis, EBITDA increased 27.3 per cent from Rs 6,054 crore. EBITDA margin expanded to 56.9 per cent from 53 per cent a year ago and 55.1 per cent in the previous quarter, indicating stronger realizations and improved efficiencies.

Hindustan Zinc Share Price

Shares of Hindustan Zinc Limited on Friday closed at Rs 588.50 apiece, down Rs 3.60 or 0.61 per cent.