DBT Bureau
Pune, 3 April 2026
PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS
Production:
Highest-ever Bauxite Excavation: 77.01 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Bauxite Transportation: 77.07 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Alumina Hydrate: 23.00 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Calcined Alumina: 22.75 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Cast Metal: 4.72 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Net Power Generation: 6,953 MU
Highest-ever Coal Production: 40 Lakh Tonne
Sales:
Highest-ever Total Alumina Sale:14.46 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Domestic Alumina Sale: 1.38 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Aluminium Metal Sale: 4.74 Lakh Tonne
Highest-ever Domestic Aluminium Metal Sale:4.61 Lakh Tonne
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) reported its highest-ever production and sales in FY 2025–26, according to an exchange filing, marking its best performance since inception.
NALCO achieved its highest-ever production across multiple operational fronts, reinforcing its leadership as an integrated player in the alumina and aluminium sector. The company recorded bauxite excavation of 77.01 lakh tonnes and bauxite transportation of 77.07 lakh tonnes, while alumina hydrate production reached 23.00 lakh tonnes and calcined alumina production stood at 22.75 lakh tonnes. Cast metal production was recorded at 4.72 lakh tonnes, alongside a highest-ever net power generation of 6,953 MU and coal production of 40 lakh tonnes.
On the sales front too, the company also recorded unprecedented achievements, registering its best-ever performance across key segments, with total alumina sales reaching 14.46 lakh tonnes, domestic alumina sales at 1.38 lakh tonnes, and aluminium metal sales recorded at 4.74 lakh tonnes including highest-ever domestic metal sale of 4.61 lakh tonnes.
Worth mentioning that the company recorded a 6.13% growth in bauxite transportation over the previous year, while calcined alumina production witnessed a significant increase of 11.16% and aluminium cast metal production rose by 2.61% year-on-year. On the sales front, total alumina sales registered a robust growth of 30.74%, with total aluminium sales also increasing by 2.82% compared to the previous year.
Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director, NALCO, expressed pride in the company’s remarkable accomplishments. While reviewing the company’s performance at the Annual Business Plan strategic meet held at Angul, he congratulated the entire NALCO team and stakeholders for their unwavering commitment and collective efforts. “This achievement reflects the dedication, discipline, and collective strength of our employees. We have consistently striven to surpass our own benchmarks, and this milestone further strengthens our path towards sustained business excellence,” he said.
Looking ahead, Singh emphasized the company’s roadmap for continued growth and innovation. “We must continue improving and expanding our capabilities to meet future demands. Our progress will be driven by a renewed focus on the 3Ps – Plant Efficiency, People Efficiency, and Process Efficiency. As we move forward, our vision is firmly set on embracing digital transformation and advancing our green initiatives.” Singh also acknowledged the invaluable guidance and support extended by the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, and the continued cooperation of the Government of Odisha in enabling NALCO’s journey of excellence.
With record-breaking performance in FY26, NALCO has not only reinforced its position as a key player in the global aluminium industry but has also set a new benchmark for operational excellence and sustainable growth among public sector enterprises.
