Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), the Navratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has delivered its best-ever financial performance for the first half of FY 2026–27 since its inception, achieving record levels across all key financial parameters, including Total Income, EBITDA, Profit Before Tax (PBT) and Profit After Tax (PAT).
The Company’s Total Income for H1 FY 2026–27 stood at Rs.11,143 crore, as against Rs.8,374 crore in the corresponding period of the previous year, registering a robust growth of 33%. Demonstrating strong operational and financial performance, EBITDA increased by 50% to Rs.5,539 crore, while PBT and PAT recorded impressive growth of 55% and 54%, reaching Rs.5,160 crore and Rs.3,837 crore, respectively compared to corresponding period of FY 2025–26.
Similarly, in the second quarter of FY 2026–27, the company has registered an impressive 28% growth in net profit at Rs.1835 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, compared to Rs.1,433 crore reported during the corresponding period of the previous financial year.
According to the unaudited financial results approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held in New Delhi on November 02, the company’s total income from operations stood at Rs.5419 crore, up by 26% as against Rs.4,292 crore recorded in the second quarter of FY 2025–26, reflecting NALCO’s continued operational excellence and robust business performance.
It may be mentioned that on the production front, NALCO has achieved Highest-ever Aluminium Cast Metal Production of 2.35 lakh tonnes for the first half of FY 2026–27.
Similarly, on the sales front, NALCO achieved its highest-ever cumulative domestic sale of Alumina and metal sales in H1 FY 2026–27.
The company has announced an interim dividend of Rs.4.50 per equity share (90% on the face value of Rs.5 each), amounting to Rs.826.48 crore for FY 2026–27.
Speaking on the results, NALCO CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh said that the Company’s strong performance during Q2 and H1 of FY 2026-27 was driven by robust operational efficiency, strong physical performance, and favourable market conditions supported by prudent marketing strategies.
Highlighting the Company’s growth roadmap, Singh said that NALCO remains committed to its expansion initiatives, with the 5th Stream Expansion of the Alumina Refinery at the advanced stage of commissioning and groundwork for the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project at Anugola, Odisha, progressing steadily.
“As we continue to pursue key expansion projects and capacity augmentation plans, we remain confident of creating long-term value for all stakeholders while contributing to the nation’s industrial growth,” Singh added.
The CMD attributed the Company’s sustained growth and strong financial performance to the dedication and commitment of its employees, continuous improvements in operational excellence, and the unwavering confidence of its stakeholders.
