National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, Government of India, has reported its best-ever financial performance for the first half of the fiscal year 2026-27. The company has achieved record highs across all key financial metrics, including Total Income, EBITDA, Profit Before Tax (PBT), and Profit After Tax (PAT).
For the first half of FY 2026-27, NALCO’s Total Income reached Rs. 11,143 crore, marking a significant increase of 33% compared to Rs. 8,374 crore in the same period the previous year. The company’s EBITDA surged by 50% to Rs. 5,539 crore, while PBT and PAT saw impressive growth of 55% and 54%, respectively, amounting to Rs. 5,160 crore and Rs. 3,837 crore. This robust performance underscores NALCO’s operational and financial strength.
In the second quarter of FY 2026-27, NALCO recorded a 28% rise in net profit, reaching Rs. 1,835 crore, compared to Rs. 1,433 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The company’s total income from operations for the quarter stood at Rs. 5,419 crore, a 26% increase from Rs. 4,292 crore in the second quarter of FY 2025-26. This growth reflects NALCO’s continued operational excellence and strong business performance.
NALCO also achieved its highest-ever Aluminium Cast Metal Production of 2.35 lakh tonnes in the first half of FY 2026-27. Additionally, the company reported its highest-ever cumulative domestic sales of alumina and metal during this period. In recognition of its strong performance, NALCO announced an interim dividend of Rs. 4.50 per equity share, amounting to Rs. 826.48 crore for FY 2026-27.
Shri Brijendra Pratap Singh, CMD of NALCO, attributed the company’s strong performance to robust operational efficiency, strong physical performance, and favourable market conditions. He highlighted NALCO’s commitment to expansion initiatives, including the advanced stage of commissioning the 5th Stream Expansion of the Alumina Refinery and the progress of the proposed 0.5 MTPA brownfield Smelter Expansion Project at Anugola, Odisha. Shri Singh expressed confidence in creating long-term value for stakeholders and contributing to the nation’s industrial growth, supported by the dedication of NALCO’s employees and the guidance of the Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha.
