Vedanta LimitedQ2 FY27 Results & Financial Update

Vedanta Limited: Q2 FY27 consolidated results and company financials – revenue ₹26,356.00 Cr, PAT ₹6,202.00 Cr. Explore reported YoY/QoQ movements, margins, business drivers and management commentary. This page does not provide a rating, target price or investment recommendation.

NSE: VEDLPublished 28 Oct 2026Updated 28 Oct 2026~6 min read
Quarter at a glanceCurrent reported figures.Change figures appear when a comparable reported period is available.
Revenue from operations₹26,356.00 CrReported Q2 FY27
Profit after tax₹6,202.00 CrReported Q2 FY27
Sequential change-21.7%Quarter-on-quarter

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Quarterly Results AnalysisExplore Vedanta Q2 FY27 quarterly results and earnings: revenue, profit (PAT), EBITDA, margins, YoY and QoQ growth, order book or business updates where reported, financial performance and management commentary. Reported figures and Nivata calculations are shown separately; no buy, sell or hold recommendation is provided.

Quarter overview

Quarterly earnings analysis

01

Vedanta Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹25,812 crore for Q2 FY27 in its earnings release presentation, representing a 57% increase year-on-year and a 10% increase quarter-on-quarter, supported by higher commodity prices, favorable foreign exchange rates, and increased production volumes.

02

Quarterly EBITDA reached a record ₹9,938 crore, up 106% year-on-year and 17% sequentially over Q1 FY27, driven by favorable market and regulatory factors along with volume growth and marketing benefits, translating to a strong EBITDA margin of 60% excluding the copper business.

03

Profit after tax for continuing operations stood at ₹6,202 crore, higher by 151% year-on-year and 17% sequentially, benefiting from robust operational efficiencies and lower cost of production across key operating verticals.

04

The company demonstrated aggressive balance sheet deleveraging, reducing net debt by ₹4,624 crore during the quarter from ₹8,299 crore at June 30, 2026, down to ₹3,675 crore as of September 30, 2026.

06

Operational milestones included the commissioning of Gamsberg Phase II at Zinc International, record mined metal production at Zinc India, and successful underground ore extraction from Ostapal Mines at FACOR.

07

The Board declared a first interim dividend of ₹5 per share, reflecting continued capital return commitments alongside active project growth investments.

01 · Business model

What does Vedanta do?

Vedanta Limited is a globally diversified natural resources conglomerate with substantial operating footprint spanning zinc, lead, silver, aluminum, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, ferroalloys, copper, and commercial power generation.

The company operates core mining and smelting assets primarily through subsidiaries and divisions such as Hindustan Zinc Limited (HZL), Zinc International, Ferro Alloys Corporation Limited (FACOR), and Sterlite Copper.

Vedanta's business model leverages large-scale captive resource extraction, cost-leadership initiatives, and continuous capacity expansion across critical minerals to supply domestic and international industrial markets.

Revenue generation is driven by commodity price realizations across base metals and precious metals, supported by long-term strategic port logistics and value-added product lines.

02 · Historical context

What shaped the business before this quarter

Rating Recovery

Vedanta Limited maintained an AA+/Stable credit rating from both ICRA and CRISIL, marking the highest rating level achieved by the company since 2014.

Debt Refinancing

During H1 FY27, Vedanta Resources Limited successfully tied up $2.15 billion of international bonds at an average coupon rate of 7.4% and an average maturity of 7.6 years, alongside a $1.85 billion syndicate term loan.

03 · Financial snapshot

Current quarter vs the available comparable

MetricQ2 FY27Previous quarter
Revenue from operations₹26,356.00 Cr₹33,515.00 Cr
Total income₹26,866.00 Cr₹24,747.00 Cr
Profit before tax₹8,390.00 Cr₹10,630.00 Cr
Profit after tax₹6,202.00 Cr₹7,918.00 Cr
EPS₹9.35₹14.02

04 · Why it moved

Why the quarter looked the way it did

What drove revenue

Commodity Realizations

Revenue expansion was supported by favorable LME price movements and higher average realization prices across zinc, silver, and aluminum.

Volume Growth

Higher sales volumes in Zinc India, record port dispatch volumes, and increased cathode production in Copper India contributed positively to top-line growth.

What drove margins

Cost Optimization

Zinc India achieved its lowest cost of production post-underground transition at $703 per tonne, lower by 29% YoY and 17% QoQ.

Renewable Power Integration

Increased renewable energy sourcing across operations, including 100% renewable sourcing for the zinc alloy plant and 65% renewable share in Copper India, reduced power overheads.

05 · Demand, customers & order book

Where demand is coming from

Port Logistics

Vizag General Cargo Berth (VGCB) registered record Q2 dispatch volume of 1.74 MMT (up 26% YoY) and discharge volume of 1.83 MMT (up 22% YoY).

06 · Segments, products & geography

Which parts of the business are doing the work

Segments and products

Zinc India

Delivered record Q2 mined metal production of 271 kt (up 5% YoY) and refined metal production of 264 kt (up 7% YoY), with silver production rising 20% YoY to 173 tonnes.

Zinc International

Achieved mined metal production of 53 kt in Q2 FY27; successfully commissioned Gamsberg Phase II, adding 200 ktpa of MIC capacity and bringing total VZI capacity to 500 ktpa.

FACOR

Reported record Q2 ore production of 50 kt (up 6% YoY) and ferrochrome production of 24 kt (up 26% YoY), supported by 100% captive ore procurement.

Copper Business

Copper India achieved its highest-ever quarterly cathode production at 46 kt (up 17% YoY), while Copper International sales were temporarily affected by supply chain disruptions due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Geography and market mix

International Operations

Fujairah operations in Copper International experienced regional shipping bottlenecks from the Strait of Hormuz before revival efforts targeted a 20+ kt quarterly run rate by Q3 FY27.

07 · Capacity, projects & execution

What is being built, commissioned or delivered

Capacity, production and utilisation

Gamsberg Phase II Commissioning

Hot commissioning and stabilization began in September 2026, with first metal in concentrate achieved and operating parameters scaling toward rated capacity.

Projects, capex and execution

Growth Capital Expenditure

The company invested ₹1,135 crore in growth capex during Q2 FY27, bringing cumulative H1 FY27 growth capex to ₹2,283 crore across ongoing expansion projects.

08 · Strategy & new businesses

How the company is trying to change its growth mix

Critical Minerals Portfolio

Vedanta secured a portfolio of 11 critical mineral blocks, with 5 currently under active exploration to build long-term material security.

09 · Reported developments

What changed operationally

Safety Performance

LTIFR improved to 0.50 from 0.70 in Q2 FY26, backed by over 80,000 Critical Risk Management verifications.

Greenhouse Gas Reduction

GHG emissions intensity dropped to 3.36 tCO2e per tonne of metal, with total GHG emissions declining 19% YoY.

10 · Pressure points & risks

What is not going smoothly

Strait of Hormuz Disruption

Geopolitical tensions causing temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz impacted Copper International sales volumes during the quarter.

11 · Items worth noticing

The line items that can distort a quick read

Tax Charge

Recorded a normalized tax charge of ₹2,188 crore for Q2 FY27, reflecting an effective tax rate of approximately 26%.

12 · Cash flow & balance sheet

Profit is one thing. Cash and funding tell another part of the story.

Free Cash Flow

Generated strong pre-capex free cash flow of ₹5,803 crore in Q2 FY27, taking cumulative H1 pre-capex FCF to ₹10,215 crore.

Capital allocation & funding

Leverage Reduction

Total gross debt stood at ₹30,297 crore, while net debt dropped sharply by ₹4,624 crore QoQ to ₹3,675 crore, pushing the net debt-to-EBITDA ratio down to a best-in-class 0.1x.

13 · Management guidance & targets

What management is targeting from here

Zinc India FY27 Targets

Management guided for mined metal production of 1,140–1,160 kt, finished metal of 1,090–1,110 kt, silver of 670–690 tonnes, and CoP of $825–$850/t with capex of $0.5–$0.6 billion.

Zinc International FY27 Targets

Management guided for Gamsberg production of 250–270 kt, BMM of 30–35 kt, CoP of $1,500–$1,550/t, and capex of $0.12 billion.

14 · Beyond the numbers

What changed beyond the numbers

Reported update

ESG and Community Impact

Vedanta's social impact programs reached 0.46 million individuals through skilling and livelihood initiatives, alongside 9.04 million women and children supported via health and education programs.

15 · Previous-quarter changes

What changed since the previous quarter

Net Debt / EBITDA Ratio

Improved from 0.3x in Q1 FY27 to 0.1x in Q2 FY27 due to robust operational cash flows and debt repayment.

16 · Key Q&A

The quarter, answered directly

What does Vedanta do?

Vedanta Limited is a globally diversified natural resources conglomerate with substantial operating footprint spanning zinc, lead, silver, aluminum, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, ferroalloys, copper, and commercial power generation.

What is the clearest takeaway from Q2 FY27?

Vedanta Limited reported consolidated revenue from operations of ₹25,812 crore for Q2 FY27 in its earnings release presentation, representing a 57% increase year-on-year and a 10% increase quarter-on-quarter, supported by higher commodity prices, favorable foreign exchange rates, and increased production volumes.

What drove revenue or demand?

Revenue expansion was supported by favorable LME price movements and higher average realization prices across zinc, silver, and aluminum.

What mattered most for margins or profitability?

Zinc India achieved its lowest cost of production post-underground transition at $703 per tonne, lower by 29% YoY and 17% QoQ.

What changed operationally beyond the headline numbers?

Hot commissioning and stabilization began in September 2026, with first metal in concentrate achieved and operating parameters scaling toward rated capacity.

What is management guiding or targeting from here?

Management guided for mined metal production of 1,140–1,160 kt, finished metal of 1,090–1,110 kt, silver of 670–690 tonnes, and CoP of $825–$850/t with capex of $0.5–$0.6 billion.

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18 · Next filing checkpoints

What the next disclosure can confirm or change

  1. 01

    Gamsberg Phase II Ramp-up: Monitor commercial stabilization and throughput ramp-up toward full-rated capacity following the September 2026 commissioning.

  2. 02

    Copper International Volume Recovery: Track delivery against the targeted 20+ kt quarterly run rate for Fujairah operations by Q3 FY27.

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