National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has announced its highest-ever financial performance for the first half of FY 2026-27. The company achieved record all-time high revenue, EBITDA, PBT, and PAT. Total income reached Rs. 11,143 crore, a 33% increase year-on-year. EBITDA grew by 50% to Rs. 5,539 crore, while PAT saw an impressive 54% jump to Rs. 3,837 crore.
NALCO Achieves Unprecedented Financial Milestones
National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has achieved its most significant financial performance to date in the first half of FY 2026-27. The company has set new records across key financial parameters, including Total Income, EBITDA, Profit Before Tax (PBT), and Profit After Tax (PAT), marking a historic achievement since its inception.
Record Financial Highlights for H1 FY 2026-27
The company’s Total Income for the first half of FY 2026-27 stood at an all-time high of Rs. 11,143 crore, representing a robust 33% growth compared to Rs. 8,374 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year. Demonstrating exceptional operational and financial strength, EBITDA increased by a substantial 50% to reach Rs. 5,539 crore. PBT and PAT also recorded impressive growth rates of 55% and 54% respectively, reaching Rs. 5,160 crore and Rs. 3,837 crore, up from the previous year’s figures.
Strong Performance in Q2 FY 2026-27
Further bolstering its performance, NALCO reported an impressive 28% growth in net profit for the second quarter of FY 2026-27, with net profit reaching Rs. 1835 crore. This compares favorably to Rs. 1,433 crore reported in the corresponding period of the previous financial year. The company’s total income from operations for the second quarter stood at Rs. 5419 crore, a 26% increase from Rs. 4,292 crore in Q2 FY 2025-26.
Production and Sales Milestones
On the production front, NALCO achieved an all-time high Aluminium Cast Metal Production of 2.35 lakh tonnes for the first half of FY 2026-27. Similarly, the company recorded its highest-ever cumulative domestic sales of Alumina and metal sales in H1 FY 2026-27.
Interim Dividend Announced
In a significant move for its shareholders, NALCO announced an interim dividend of Rs. 4.50 per equity share, which represents 90% on the face value of Rs. 5 each. This interim dividend amounts to a total of Rs. 826.48 crore for FY 2026-27.
Expansion and Future Outlook
Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD, NALCO, attributed the strong performance to robust operational efficiency, physical performance, and favorable market conditions, supported by prudent marketing strategies. The company remains committed to its expansion initiatives, with the 5th Stream Expansion of the Alumina Refinery at an advanced stage and groundwork for the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project progressing steadily. NALCO is confident in creating long-term value for stakeholders while contributing to the nation’s industrial growth.
Source: BSE
