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Hindalco Industries Ltd Q3 FY2025-26 Earnings Conference Call

Hindalco Industries Ltd held its third‑quarter FY26 earnings conference call, presenting a mixed performance picture. While consolidated profit after tax plunged 45% year‑on‑year, primarily because of exceptional items such as the Nobelisgo plant fire, the company highlighted resilient growth in its core aluminium business and continued progress on sustainability initiatives. The aluminium segment delivered a 6% revenue rise to INR 8,762 crore and a record 24% increase in profit after tax, driven by higher upstream shipments, strong downstream demand, and robust AIDA margins of 45%. Copper shipments grew modestly, but earnings were pressured by lower TCRC prices. Hindalco also reported a 418 MW renewable energy base, aiming for 522 MW by FY26 end, and achieved an S&P Global CSA score of 89, the highest in its history. Waste recycling hit 82%, water consumption fell, and 70,000 saplings were planted, underscoring its ESG focus. Management emphasized that, after adjusting for fire‑related losses, underlying earnings would have risen 8% YoY, and cost‑efficiency initiatives have lifted the FY26 exit‑savings run‑rate to $150 million, on track to meet the $300 million target by FY28. The balance sheet remains strong, with net debt at 1.73× EBITDA, and recent equity infusions into Novelis signal continued investment in growth. The call signals that Hindalco’s fundamentals—high‑margin aluminium operations, expanding renewable capacity, and disciplined capital structure—remain solid despite short‑term disruptions. Investors can expect continued margin improvement as scrap prices rise and ESG credentials strengthen, positioning the company to capture robust Indian aluminium demand projected at 1.5 million tonnes this quarter.