Vedanta Limited, an Indian metal giant has reported a robust operational performance in the first quarter ending June 30, 2025, with a particular highlight on its aluminium value chain.
The highlight of the quarter was record alumina production at its Lanjigarh refinery, which reached an all-time high of 587 thousand tonnes. This marks a 9 per cent increase year-on-year and a sharp 36 per cent rise compared to the previous quarter.
The growth in alumina output was primarily driven by Vedanta’s expansion of its refining capacity at the Lanjigarh facility in Odisha. The company recently enhanced the plant’s annual capacity from 2 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) to 3.5mtpa. This capacity upgrade, along with improved raw material availability and operational efficiencies, enabled the company to achieve its highest-ever quarterly alumina production.
The increased alumina output directly supported Vedanta’s total aluminium production, which rose to 605 thousand tonnes, marking a 1 per cent YoY growth.
Within this, the Jharsuguda smelter saw a 2 per cent increase, while production at BALCO remained slightly lower, indicating operational stability across major facilities.
The rise in alumina output is set to boost Vedanta’s integration strategy and support aluminium smelting operations.
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Power production
On the power front, Vedanta reported total sales of 4,289 million units, an 11 per cent increase quarter-on-quarter, though 10 per cent lower than Q1 FY25. The company’s TSPL power plant maintained an average availability of around 90 per cent, ensuring a steady supply under its long-term power purchase agreement.
Further strengthening its power infrastructure, Vedanta commissioned Phase-1 (300 MW) of the Meenakshi power plant, which achieved a plant load factor (PLF) of 58 per cent in its first quarter of operation. This expansion is expected to further secure consistent power supply for its aluminium operations.
Other metals production
Vedanta posted a strong Q1 FY26 across metals, with Zinc India producing 265 thousand tonnes (up 1 per cent YoY, down 15 per cent QoQ) and Zinc International output rising 50 per cent YoY to 57 thousand tonnes.
Refined metal and silver production declined due to maintenance and lower input. Oil & gas output fell 17 per cent YoY to 93,200 boe per day, led by a 20 per cent drop in Rajasthan.
Iron ore production rose 42 per cent YoY to 1.8 million tonnes, and pig iron grew 4 per cent. Steel output dipped 2 per cent, while FACOR’s ore and ferrochrome output surged on operational ramp-up.
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