New Delhi — Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), the state-owned copper producer under the Ministry of Mines, reported an 18.4% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹134.28 crore for the first quarter of FY26, compared to ₹113.40 crore in the corresponding quarter of FY25.
The growth in profit was primarily driven by higher total income, improved efficiencies, and contributions from its subsidiary and joint venture operations.
Key Financial Highlights – Q1 FY26
- Net Profit (YoY): ₹134.28 crore, up from ₹113.40 crore
- Total Income: ₹526.65 crore vs ₹500.44 crore in Q1 FY25
- Total Expenses: ₹347.29 crore vs ₹346.32 crore in Q1 FY25
The financial results also reflect earnings from Chhattisgarh Copper Limited (CCL) — a wholly owned subsidiary — and Khanij Bidesh India Limited (KABIL), a joint venture focused on acquiring strategic minerals overseas.
Operational Footprint and Strategic Focus
Hindustan Copper Limited is the only vertically integrated copper producer in India, involved in activities ranging from exploration, mining, beneficiation, smelting to refining. It operates copper mines in:
- Malanjkhand – Madhya Pradesh
- Khetri – Rajasthan
- Ghatsila – Jharkhand
The company also runs:
- A primary smelter and refinery at Ghatsila (Jharkhand)
- Secondary smelting and refining units at Jhagadia (Gujarat)
- A copper wire rod plant at Taloja (Maharashtra)
The company holds all operating mining leases for copper ore in India, making it a critical player in the domestic mineral supply chain.
Outlook
With India’s growing demand for copper across infrastructure, power, renewable energy, and electric vehicles, Hindustan Copper’s integrated operations and strategic focus on exploration position it well for long-term growth.
The steady improvement in income and profits, along with the company’s involvement in global mineral acquisition through KABIL, signals expanding opportunities in both domestic and international markets.
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About Hindustan Coppers Ltd
Hindustan Copper Ltd. is a central public sector undertaking under the ownership of the Ministry of Mines, Government of India. HCL is the only vertically integrated government-owned-copper producer in India engaged in a wide spectrum of activities ranging from mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining and continuous cast rod manufacturer.
