Vedanta Posts Strong Quarterly Profit Boosted by Rising Metal Prices
Vedanta Reports 22% Operating Margin as Aluminum and Copper Prices Drive Quarterly Profit
Indian metals-to-oil conglomerate Vedanta reported higher quarterly adjusted profits on Friday, driven by rising metal prices.
The company’s consolidated profit before tax and exceptional items increased 21.7% year-on-year to 70.14 billion rupees ($798 million) for the quarter ended September 30, 2025. Its operating profit margin rose to 22% from 20%, supported by steady expenses.
During the quarter, benchmark three-month aluminum and copper prices rose 8.2% and 5.6%, respectively, amid uncertainties surrounding U.S. trade policies. Higher commodity prices helped support Vedanta’s selling prices and profit margins.
The miner’s total revenue increased 5.5% to 392.18 billion rupees. Vedanta’s aluminum business—the largest in India—contributed nearly 40% of the company’s total revenue, followed by zinc and copper.
Revenue from the aluminum segment rose 14%, copper revenue gained 3.6%, and India zinc, lead, and silver revenue increased 3.5%. Total expenses grew slightly by 0.8% to 334.49 billion rupees.
The company reported a net exceptional expense of 20.67 billion rupees, including a write-off of 14.07 billion rupees and a settlement payment of 6.60 billion rupees.
Earlier in October, Vedanta’s subsidiary Hindustan Zinc posted higher quarterly profits, supported by strong silver and zinc prices.
