Vedanta Q4 Result: Mining Major Clocks Highest-Ever Revenue of Rs 39,789 crore, Profit Up 154% YoY

Vedanta Q4 Result: Anil Agarwal-led mining conglomerate Vedanta reported its highest ever consolidated revenue of Rs 39,789 crore during the fourth quarter of financial year 2024-25. The metal to mining major's profit (attributable to shareholders) increased by a whopping 154% to Rs 3483 crore in Q4FY25 against Rs 1549 crore reported during the year-ago-period.

Vedanta's net profit declined sequentially by a nominal margin during the quarter under review, as indicated by industrial experts. Vedanta's net profit after tax stood at Rs 4,961 crore.

Vedanta Q4 Results: Key Highlights

The mining conglomerate's consolidated EBITDA increased 30% annually to Rs 11,618 crore in Q4FY25. Vedanta also witnessed its highest EBITDA margin jump during the quarter under review compared to last 12 quarters. Its profit after tax, Rs 4961 increased 2% sequentially to Rs 4,961 crore. Company's net debt stood at Rs 53,251 crores. Whereas, cash and cash equivalent improved by 34% YoY, due to the support of strong Free cash flow (pre-capex) of ₹ 7,814 crore.

Vedanta Aluminium And Zinc Business

Vedanta's key business including aluminium and zinc production witnessed strong growth during the previous financial year. Vedanta recorded annual aluminium production of 2,422 kilotonnes which was 2% YoY higher. Its annual aluminiua production also improved by 9% YoY which was supported by the commissioning of new train.

Vedanta's Hindustan Zinc registered its historic high annual production of mined metal of 1095 kt and refined metal of 1051 kt. Its mined metal production of Zinc International increased 52% annually and 9% sequentially.

Vedanta FY26 Outlook

During the current financial year the conglomerate will try to build on the growth it achieved during FY25. The conglomerate is likely to focus more on new projects and the completion of existing ones.

"This quarter concludes a year of exceptional achievement in FY25, where we not only delivered the highest-ever annual volumes for Aluminium and Zinc but also drove costs of production down significantly, reaching four-year lows for Zinc India CoP and ex-Alumina CoP at Aluminium. Our outlook for FY26 is firmly focused on growth and efficiency. We are accelerating our transformation, driven by strategic projects like the Lanjigarh Expansion and Sijimali Bauxite Mine, which are on track to significantly improve our cost position next fiscal year. With multiple volume expansions projects set for completion in FY26, we remain confident in our ability to deliver another strong year. We remain vigilant," noted Arun Misra, Executive Director Vedanta Limited .

Vedanta FY25 ESG Initiatives

Vedanta has made significant progress in a host of its ESG initiatives related to green energy, carbon emission reduction, gender diversity, etc. As per Vedanta's press release, the company achieved workplace gender diversity target for full-time employees 7 years in advance. Gender diversity for full-time employees stood at 22% (FY24: 20%). It achieved nearly 29% of its water recycling goals for FY25.

Vedanta Share Price Movement

Vedanta shares closed nominally higher at Rs 419.15 per share on BSE on Wednesday. Before Vedanta Q4 results announcement, its stock witnessed a significant trading volatility. According to BSE, there was a spurt in volume by more than 2.34 times. The company scrip is recovering from its 52-week low mark of Rs 362 per share, recorded on 7 April 2025.

Prior to Vedanta's Q4 result announcement, brokerages have hinted that the company's net profit margin is likely to be drive by the performance in its aluminium and zinc business.

"We forecast Hindustan Zinc EBITDA at Rs45.6bn, mainly benefiting from the higher zinc volumes (up 4.9% sequentially) as well as from higher silver volumes (up 11% QoQ) and higher average silver prices for Q4 (up 1.8% to USD31.9/oz vs USD31.3/oz in Q3)," noted Emkay Global in its note on April 7.Vedanta's power division is likely to be affected by lower generation, whereas its ESL performance may improve during the March quarter, as per ICICI Securities' estimate. Its Zinc and Aluminium volumes are expected to positively impact its business during the quarter under review.

Anil Aggarwal's Vedanta Group is likely to witness a 117% YoY increase in its profit after tax (PAT), however, it may decline 13.9% QoQ, as per ICICI Securities estimates mentioned in its Q4 metal preview.Emkay Research expects a marginal decline in Vedanta's consolidated EBITDA. Its EBITDA margin is likely to increase to 27.5%. Its net sales are likely to increase by 10% YoY. Vedanta's