India's Hindustan Zinc reports higher profit on jump in prices, production
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: Apr 25 2025
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Source: Reuters
Profit Increase: Hindustan Zinc reported a 47.4% increase in fourth-quarter profit, reaching 30.03 billion rupees ($351.5 million), driven by higher production and rising zinc prices, which rose about 17.5% due to increased demand from the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Market Outlook: The company forecasts continued resilience in zinc and lead prices despite expected surpluses, with domestic zinc demand projected to reach 926 kilo tonnes by financial year 2025-26, supported by growing steel production.
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Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
