Vedanta shares Q1 business updates, stock in focus today
Vedanta Ltd reported record alumina and ferro chrome production in Q1 FY26, while oil & gas output declined. The company's shares closed 2.42% lower at ₹458.10 on the NSE.
- Jul 4, 2025,
- Updated Jul 4, 2025 8:59 AM IST
Shares of Vedanta Ltd are in news today after the metals and mining firm posted a mixed operational performance in the first quarter of FY26, achieving record production in some segments while others saw declines. Notably, the Lanjigarh Refinery delivered its highest-ever quarterly alumina production at 587 kilotonnes (kt), marking a 9% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 36% rise quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Ferro chrome production surged by 150% QoQ, underpinned by a 66% sequential increase in ore output.
Vedanta stock closed 2.40% lower at Rs 458.35 in the previous session. Vedanta shares are trading higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 30 day, 50 day, 100 day, 150 day and 200 day moving averages. Market cap of the firm slipped to Rs 1.79 lakh crore.
Conversely, aluminium production remained flat QoQ, with only a 1% YoY increase, and refined metal output fell 5% YoY and 7% QoQ to 250 kt due to planned maintenance and plant availability issues. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future production capabilities.
Oil & gas production continued its decline, dropping 17% YoY and 3% QoQ to 93.2 kboepd (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day). Other sectors showed positive trends, such as an 11% QoQ rise in power sales and a 4% increase in pig iron output.
Saleable ore production rose 42% YoY due to a low base effect from last year’s mine suspension. However, saleable silver output decreased by 11% YoY and 16% QoQ, attributed to lower mine input and reduced lead production. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of the commodities market.
The operational update was released after market hours, leading to a 2.42% decline in Vedanta Ltd shares, closing at ₹458.10 on the NSE. Meanwhile, zinc operations showed robust growth, with Zinc India reporting its best-ever Q1 mined metal output at 265 kt, increasing by 1% YoY.
Zinc International volumes also rose significantly, up 50% YoY and 12% QoQ to 57 kt. The company continues to focus on enhancing efficiencies and output across its diverse portfolio.
Shares of Vedanta Ltd are in news today after the metals and mining firm posted a mixed operational performance in the first quarter of FY26, achieving record production in some segments while others saw declines. Notably, the Lanjigarh Refinery delivered its highest-ever quarterly alumina production at 587 kilotonnes (kt), marking a 9% year-on-year (YoY) increase and a 36% rise quarter-on-quarter (QoQ). Ferro chrome production surged by 150% QoQ, underpinned by a 66% sequential increase in ore output.
Vedanta stock closed 2.40% lower at Rs 458.35 in the previous session. Vedanta shares are trading higher than the 5 day, 10 day, 20 day, 30 day, 50 day, 100 day, 150 day and 200 day moving averages. Market cap of the firm slipped to Rs 1.79 lakh crore.
Conversely, aluminium production remained flat QoQ, with only a 1% YoY increase, and refined metal output fell 5% YoY and 7% QoQ to 250 kt due to planned maintenance and plant availability issues. Despite these challenges, the company remains optimistic about future production capabilities.
Oil & gas production continued its decline, dropping 17% YoY and 3% QoQ to 93.2 kboepd (thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day). Other sectors showed positive trends, such as an 11% QoQ rise in power sales and a 4% increase in pig iron output.
Saleable ore production rose 42% YoY due to a low base effect from last year’s mine suspension. However, saleable silver output decreased by 11% YoY and 16% QoQ, attributed to lower mine input and reduced lead production. These fluctuations highlight the dynamic nature of the commodities market.
The operational update was released after market hours, leading to a 2.42% decline in Vedanta Ltd shares, closing at ₹458.10 on the NSE. Meanwhile, zinc operations showed robust growth, with Zinc India reporting its best-ever Q1 mined metal output at 265 kt, increasing by 1% YoY.
Zinc International volumes also rose significantly, up 50% YoY and 12% QoQ to 57 kt. The company continues to focus on enhancing efficiencies and output across its diverse portfolio.