DBT Bureau
Pune, 9 Nov 2025
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has achieved its best-ever quarterly and half-yearly performance in FY 2025–26, with Q2 net profit rising 35% YoY to ₹1,433 crore and H1 profit up 50.15% to ₹2,497 crore. The company also recorded highest-ever production of Alumina Hydrate (11.53 lakh MT) and Aluminium Cast Metal (2.34 lakh MT), alongside record Alumina and domestic metal sales. Supported by cost optimization, operational excellence, and strong market conditions, NALCO declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share, reflecting robust financial health and growth momentum.
| Parameter | Q2 FY 2025–26 | Q2 FY 2024–25 | YoY Growth | H1 FY 2025–26 | H1 FY 2024–25 | Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Profit (₹ crore) | 1,433 | 1,062 | +35% | 2,497 | 1,663 | +50.15% |
| Total Income from Operations (₹ crore) | 4,292 | 4,005 | +7.2% | — | — | — |
| Alumina Hydrate Production (MT) | — | — | — | 11,53,000 | — | Highest-ever |
| Aluminium Cast Metal Production (MT) | — | — | — | 2,34,148 | — | Highest-ever |
| Alumina Sales (MT) | — | — | — | 6,99,913 | 6,56,480 (FY 2013–14) | Record High |
| Domestic Metal Sales (MT) | — | — | — | 2,25,675 | — | Highest-ever cumulative |
| Interim Dividend | — | — | — | ₹4 per share (80%) | — | — |
| Dividend Outgo (₹ crore) | — | — | — | 734.65 | — | — |
