Vedanta Limited announced its production results for the second quarter of FY26, delivering record performance across key businesses and reinforcing its position as a leader in critical minerals, transition metals, energy and technology. The quarter was marked by new production highs in aluminium, alumina, zinc, and pig iron, along with the successful commissioning of additional power capacity.

The company reported its highest-ever quarterly and half-yearly alumina production at 653 kt, a growth of 31% year-on-year, reflecting continued ramp-up and efficiency improvements at the Lanjigarh refinery. Aluminium production also set a new record at 617 kt for the quarter, supported by strong operational performance. Together, these achievements highlight Vedanta’s scale and execution in one of its most strategic verticals.

In Zinc India, mined metal production reached an all-time high for the second quarter at 258 kt, reaffirming the strength of underground operations. Zinc International also delivered a standout performance, with mined metal production of 60 kt, representing a 38% increase year-on-year, driven by higher volumes and grades.

Pig iron production rose to a record 238 kt during the quarter, 26% higher than the previous year, supported by debottlenecking of blast furnace operations. A key highlight of the quarter was the addition of new generation capacity, with Meenakshi Phase-2 (700 MW) and Athena Unit-1 (600 MW) commencing operations. These assets are now fully operational and add significant strength to the power portfolio, ensuring reliable supply for the company’s energy-intensive operations.

With record-breaking performances across multiple businesses and expanded power capacity, Q2FY26 results underscore Vedanta’s focus on operational excellence, growth, and its role as a key supplier of resources critical to industrial development and the global energy transition.