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Vedanta's Q2 Profit Plunge: 37% Drop Amid Commodity Price Woes

Vedanta Limited reported a significant 37% drop in its second-quarter net profit. The company's revenue actually increased by nearly 6% during the same period. Despite the profit decline, Vedanta achieved record production across several key business segments. The company's shares ended lower following the earnings announcement.

Key Points: Vedanta Q2 Net Profit Falls 37 Percent to Rs 3,479 Crore

  • Consolidated profit dropped 37% year-on-year to Rs 3,479 crore
  • Revenue increased 6% to Rs 39,868 crore despite profit decline
  • Company sustained net exceptional loss of Rs 2,067 crore in Q2
  • Parent company VRL refinanced $550 million, cutting interest costs
  • Record production achieved in aluminium, alumina and zinc operations
  • Vedanta shares fell 2.5% following the quarterly results announcement
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Vedanta's Q2 net profit drops 37 pc to Rs 3,479 crore

Vedanta reports 37% YoY profit decline to Rs 3,479 crore despite revenue growth, with exceptional losses and commodity price pressures impacting Q2 FY26 results.

"Our H1 FY26 performance reflects Vedanta's resilience. We delivered 8 per cent YoY EBITDA growth in a period marked by uncertainties - Arun Misra, ED, Vedanta"

Mumbai, Oct 31

Vedanta Limited on Friday reported a 37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated profit after tax (PAT) for the July-September period (Q2 FY26) at Rs 3,479 crore.

The metals and mining conglomerate had posted a PAT of 5,603 crore in the corresponding quarter a year ago. The profit of the Anil Agarwal-led firm fell 21.9 per cent quarter-on-quarter (QoQ) as well, from Rs 4,457 crore.

However, the company's revenue from operations for the quarter under review rose 5.9 per cent (on-year) to Rs 39,868 crore from Rs 37,634 crore and over 4 per cent (on-quarter) from Rs 37,824 crore, according to its exchange filing.

Vedanta's total expenses remained flat at Rs 33,449 crore as compared to Rs 33,169 crore in the second quarter of the previous fiscal (Q2 FY25); however, the firm sustained a net exceptional loss of Rs 2,067 crore for the quarter, which affected its profitability.

According to the stock exchange filing, Vedanta's parent company, VRL, successfully refinanced $550 million through a bond issue and reduced the overall interest costs from 11.6 to 10 per cent, and average debt maturity significantly improved to 4.5 years.

"Our H1 FY26 performance reflects Vedanta's resilience. We delivered 8 per cent YoY EBITDA growth in a period marked by uncertainties and lower prices of key commodities that we deal with, versus the annual average of FY25. This performance is on the back of our disciplined approach, focusing on volume growth and cost reduction across businesses," said Arun Misra, ED, Vedanta.

"We delivered record production of Aluminium, Alumina, Zinc MIC in our international operations, Pig Iron and power generation," he added.

Meanwhile, Vedanta shares ended the session in negative territory on Friday. The stock fell 2.5 per cent to close at Rs 494.30 per share.

- IANS

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Priya S
At least revenue is growing - that's a positive sign! The company is managing costs well and production numbers look good. Sometimes quarterly profits fluctuate due to one-time factors. Long-term investors should focus on the fundamentals. 👍
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Arun Y
The debt refinancing is a smart move - reducing interest costs from 11.6% to 10% will save significant money. In current market conditions, managing debt efficiently is crucial for Indian companies. Good strategic thinking by the management.
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Sarah B
As someone working in the metals industry, I understand the commodity price pressures. Global aluminum and zinc prices have been volatile. Vedanta's record production numbers show operational efficiency despite market challenges. The company is navigating tough times well.
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Manish T
While the management talks about resilience, a 37% profit drop is significant. I hope this doesn't impact dividend payments. Many middle-class investors rely on Vedanta dividends for regular income. Need more transparency on future dividend policy.
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Nisha Z
The stock market reaction says it all - down 2.5% today. Investors are clearly worried about the profit decline. Hope the company addresses these concerns in their upcoming investor calls. Need to see a clear path to recovery. 🤔

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