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Odisha: NALCO clocks record Rs.5816 crore net profit in 2025-26 fiscal

Bhubaneswar, May 1 (UNI) National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE), has once again rewritten its own record by delivering its highest-ever financial and operational performance in 2025-26 fiscal year, surpassing its previous best achieved last year.
As per the audited financial results approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on Friday, NALCO has achieved a historic milestone by recording its highest-ever net profit(PAT) of Rs 5816 crore, compared to Rs 5,325 crore in the previous financial year, registering a robust year-on-year growth of 9.22 per cent. The Company also reported its highest-ever revenue from operations of Rs 17,843 crore for FY26, surpassing last year’s revenue of Rs 16,788 crore.
In the fourth quarter of FY26, the company has posted a net profit of Rs 1718 crore, compared to Rs 1601 crore in the preceding quarter, marking an increase of 7 per cent. Revenue from operations during the quarter stood at Rs. 5103 crore, as against Rs 4731 crore in the preceding quarter of FY26.
The stellar performance was driven by higher production volumes, improved realizations, and strengthened operational efficiencies across business units, highlighting the Company’s resilience in a dynamic market environment. Worth mentioning that in FY26, NALCO also achieved its best-ever operational performance since inception, setting new records across production and sales.
The Company recorded its highest-ever bauxite excavation at 77.01 lakh tonnes and bauxite transportation at 77.07 lakh tonnes. Alumina hydrate production reached 23.00 lakh tonnes, while calcined alumina production stood at 22.75 lakh tonnes. Cast metal production registered an all-time high of 4.72 lakh tonnes, accompanied by a record net power generation of 6,953 MU and coal production of 40 lakh tonnes.
On the sales front, NALCO delivered unprecedented results across key segments. Total alumina sales reached 14.46 lakh tonnes, including 1.38 lakh tonnes of domestic alumina sales. Aluminium metal sales stood at 4.74 lakh tonnes, with the highest-ever domestic metal sales of 4.61 lakh tonnes.
Higher production volumes, favourable pricing, and our ability to effectively leverage market opportunities with strong operational discipline have driven this outstanding performance. Our continued focus on plant, people, and process efficiency has enabled us to consistently surpass targets,” said Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman-cum-Managing Director.
“This achievement reflects the dedication of our motivated workforce, supported by a strong emphasis on efficiency and cost optimisation, along with the guidance of the Ministry of Mines, Govt. of India, and the continued cooperation of the Government of Odisha”, he added.
Singh also reaffirmed the Company’s commitment to long-term, sustainable growth through strategic expansions and operational excellence that will provide a strong foundation for resilient growth and further strengthen NALCO’s position.
The company has further announced a 3rd interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share (40 pc on the face value of Rs 5 each), amounting to Rs 367.33 crore for FY26.
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