Q2 2025 Hindustan Zinc Ltd Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (BOM:500188) recorded its highest ever second quarter and half year mined and refined metal production.
- The company achieved a significant cost reduction of 6% over the previous year, contributing to a net profit growth of 35% year on year.
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (BOM:500188) has increased its renewable energy power capacity, aiming for a 70% renewable power share, significantly reducing carbon emissions.
- The company has maintained a strong EBITDA margin, clocking over 50%, the highest in the last eight quarters.
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (BOM:500188) has improved its domestic primary zinc market share to 78% from 71% last year.
- An unfortunate incident occurred at the Sindesar Khurd underground mine, resulting in the loss of two lives.
- The company faced technical difficulties with the fumer, impacting its ramp-up and production efficiency.
- Hindustan Zinc Ltd (BOM:500188) has not revised its cost of production guidance despite achieving lower costs, indicating potential future uncertainties.
- The company is currently dealing with a net debt situation due to substantial dividend payouts.
- There are ongoing discussions and uncertainties regarding the expansion to a 2 million ton mine run rate and related exploration strategies.
Ladies and gentlemen, good day and welcome to Hindustan Zinc second quarter and half year FY 2025 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note that this conference is being recorded.
I'll hand the conference over to Ms. Kritika Mehta, Investor Relations. Thank you and over to Ms. Mehta.
Thank you, Nirav. A very good afternoon, everyone. I welcome you all to the Hindustan Zinc's second quarter and half year ending September 30, '24, result briefing. In this call, we will refer to Q2 FY25 investor presentation available on our company's website.
Some of the information on this call may be forward-looking in nature and is covered by the Safe Harbor language on the second slide of the set presentation. Today on the call we have with us our CEO, Mr. Arun Mishra; and our CFO, Mr. Sandeep Modi.
Mr. Mishra will begin with an update on business performance, while Mr. Modi will walk you through the financial performance, after which we will open the floor for questions. I
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