NALCO Sets All Time H1 Profit Record at Rs 3,837 crore, Declares Rs 826.48 crore Interim Dividend
NALCO Q2 and H1 FY27 Financial Performance
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) reported strong financial results for the first half of FY 2026-27, achieving record figures across key financial parameters.
The company's total income for H1 FY27 stood at Rs 11,143 crore, compared with Rs 8,374 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year, registering a growth of 33%.
EBITDA increased 50% YoY to Rs 5,539 crore, while Profit Before Tax (PBT) surged 55% to Rs 5,160 crore.
Profit After Tax (PAT) rose 54% YoY to Rs 3,837 crore, marking the highest-ever half-yearly net profit in the company's history.
For the second quarter of FY27, NALCO reported a net profit of Rs 1,835 crore, representing a 28% increase compared with Rs 1,433 crore in Q2 FY26.
Total income from operations during Q2 FY27 stood at Rs 5,419 crore, up 26% from Rs 4,292 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year.
NALCO Operational Performance and Production Milestones
NALCO achieved its highest-ever aluminium cast metal production of 2.35 lakh tonnes during the first half of FY 2026-27.
The company also recorded its highest-ever cumulative domestic sales of alumina and aluminium metal during H1 FY27.
These operational milestones reflect the company's production performance and sales momentum during the reporting period.
NALCO Dividend Announcement and Expansion Projects
NALCO announced an interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per equity share for FY 2026-27, equivalent to 90% of the face value of Rs 5 per share.
The total dividend payout amounts to Rs 826.48 crore.
On the expansion front, the company confirmed that the 5th Stream expansion of its Alumina Refinery has reached an advanced stage of commissioning.
Additionally, groundwork for the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project at Anugul, Odisha, is progressing steadily.
These projects form part of NALCO’s ongoing capacity expansion and growth initiatives.
NALCO Management Commentary
Commenting on the financial performance, Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director (CMD) of NALCO, attributed the company's strong Q2 and H1 FY27 performance to robust operational efficiency, strong physical performance, favourable market conditions and prudent marketing strategies.
He highlighted the company's commitment to its expansion initiatives, including the 5th Stream Expansion of the Alumina Refinery and the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project at Anugul, Odisha.
The CMD also acknowledged the contribution of employees and expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the Government of Odisha for their continued guidance and support.
NALCO H1 and Q2 FY27 Financial Highlights
Company: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO).
Exchange Symbol: NATIONALUM.
Reporting Period: H1 FY 2026-27.
Q2 FY27 Net Profit: Rs 1,835 crore.
Q2 Net Profit Growth: 28% YoY.
Q2 Total Income from Operations: Rs 5,419 crore.
Q2 Income Growth: 26% YoY.
H1 FY27 Net Profit (PAT): Rs 3,837 crore.
H1 Net Profit Growth: 54% YoY.
H1 Total Income: Rs 11,143 crore.
H1 Income Growth: 33% YoY.
H1 EBITDA: Rs 5,539 crore, up 50% YoY.
H1 Profit Before Tax: Rs 5,160 crore, up 55% YoY.
Aluminium Cast Metal Production: 2.35 lakh tonnes.
Interim Dividend: Rs 4.50 per equity share.
Total Dividend Payout: Rs 826.48 crore.
Expansion Projects: 5th Stream Alumina Refinery Expansion and 0.5 MTPA Brownfield Smelter Expansion.
Sector: Metals and Mining; Aluminium.
What to Watch Next
- Investors may track NALCO's upcoming quarterly financial performance to assess whether the company can sustain its earnings growth and profitability momentum.
- Progress in commissioning the 5th Stream Expansion of the Alumina Refinery and the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project at Anugul will remain important developments to monitor.
- Investors may also watch aluminium and alumina production trends, domestic sales volumes, commodity prices and operating margins for further indications of the company's business performance.
- The interim dividend payout and subsequent corporate announcements are additional developments to track.
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