Vedanta's Massive Q4 Earnings Soar by 118% YoY, Smashing Estimates
Q4 Profits Soar for Vedanta: Earnings Reach Rs 4,961 Crore, Revenue Rises 13.93% Due to Favorable Market Prices and Increased Premiums
Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Ltd unveiled its Q4 earnings report today, boasting a staggering profit of Rs 4,961 crore, skyrocketing by 118% year-on-year. This surpasses analyst expectations. The company's earlier Q4 profit figure was recorded at Rs 2,275 crore. The revenue from operations stood at Rs 40,455 crore, marking a robust 13.93% growth compared to the previous fiscal year. Vedanta's EBITDA reached Rs 11,466 crore.
As per a CNBC TV18 poll, Vedanta was predicted to log Q4 profit at Rs 4,056 crore, and revenue for the quarter was estimated at Rs 38,888 crore.
India's industrial production growth nudged up to 3% in March 2025, slowing slightly compared to last year. For the full year, Vedanta posted its highest-ever consolidated revenue at Rs 1,50,725 crore, up by 10% year-on-year. The profit for the year skyrocketed by 172% year-on-year to Rs 20,535 crore. The EBITDA for the year amounted to Rs 43,541 crore.
Vedanta's total capital expenditure for the year amounted to Rs 12,626 crore, primarily aimed at volume expansion and supply chain integration. During the quarter, Vedanta's Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) saw an impressive 371 bps year-on-year improvement to 27%. Vedanta’s net debt for the quarter decreased to Rs 53,251 crore, with a Net debt/EBITDA of 1.2x.
Ajay Goel, CFO of Vedanta, commented, "This quarter, Vedanta has delivered an unprecedented financial performance, with an all-time high quarterly revenue of Rs 39,789 crore, reflecting robust 14% year-on-year growth. Our EBITDA soared to Rs 11,618 crore, marking a 30% year-on-year growth, accompanied by a EBITDA margin of 35%, which is the highest in the last 12 quarters. Our PAT expanded by 118% year-on-year, underscoring the unparalleled resilience and strength of our business."
Subsidiary highlights:
- Aluminum: Vedanta recorded an annual aluminum production of 2,422 kt, posting a growth of 2% year-on-year. Annual Alumina production jumped by 9% year-on-year, backed by the commissioning of a new train.
- Zinc India: Hindustan Zinc reported a high annual production of mined metal of 1,095 kt and refined metal of 1,052 kt.
- Zinc International: Q4 mined metal production of Zinc International stood at 50 kt, representing a 52% year-on-year increase and a 9% quarter-on-quarter growth; full-year total production was 178 kt. Overall full year cost of production (CoP) was Rs 1,299 per tonne, lower by 13% year-on-year.
- Iron Ore, Steel, and Others: The annual saleable ore production amounted to 6.2 MTPA, growing by 12% year-on-year. Annual saleable steel production stood at 1,337; Q4 production was at 355 kt, marking a 8% quarter-on-quarter and 4% year-on-year increase. Annual Copper Cathode production reached 149 kt, edging up by 6% year-on-year.
Arun Misra, Executive Director of Vedanta Limited, said, "I'm thrilled to report excellent Q4FY25 results, reflecting our consistent focus on operational discipline. This quarter rounds off an extraordinary achievement in FY25, where we not only delivered the highest-ever annual volumes for Aluminum and Zinc but also drastically reduced costs of production, hitting a four-year low for Zinc India CoP and ex-Alumina CoP at Aluminum."
Looking forward, Arun Misra added, "Our focus for FY26 is squarely set on growth and efficiency. We are speeding up our transformation, driven by strategic projects like the Lanjigarh Expansion and the Sijimali Bauxite Mine, which are on track to significantly improve our cost position next fiscal year. With multiple volume expansion projects nearing completion in FY26, we remain optimistic about delivering another strong year. We remain vigilant, responsive to market dynamics, and committed to maximizing opportunities for long-term value creation."
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