Hindalco Industries Limited, a flagship company of the Aditya Birla Group, is a global leader in the aluminum and copper industries. The company's operations span the entire value chain, from bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting to downstream rolling, extrusions, and foils. This integrated model provides significant operational efficiencies and control over its production process. A key component of Hindalco's global presence is its wholly-owned subsidiary, Novelis Inc., the world's largest producer of aluminum flat-rolled products (FRP) and the global leader in aluminum beverage can and automotive recycling. In India, Hindalco's business is structured into three main segments: Aluminium Upstream (alumina and primary aluminum), Aluminium Downstream (value-added products like extrusions, foils, and FRP), and Copper (cathodes, continuous cast rods, and associated products like sulphuric acid). The company is committed to sustainable practices, focusing on safety, waste recycling, and transitioning towards greener energy sources, positioning itself not just as a commodity producer but as a provider of sustainable metal solutions for a circular economy.

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• Consolidated Performance (Q3 FY26 vs Q3 FY25)

• Revenue from Operations: Increased by 14% to ₹66,521 crore from ₹58,390 crore, driven by strong performance in the India business and resilient numbers from Novelis.

• Business Segment EBITDA: Grew by 6% to ₹8,762 crore from ₹8,246 crore.

• Profit After Tax (PAT): Declined by 45% to ₹2,049 crore. However, this includes a significant exceptional expense item. Before the impact of the Novelis Oswego plant fires, the PAT for Q3 FY26 was ₹4,051 crore, representing an 8% year-over-year (YoY) growth.

• 9M FY26 Performance: For the nine months ended December 31, 2025, PAT was ₹10,794 crore, a 1% YoY increase, supported by an all-time high PAT from the India Business.

• Novelis Performance (Q3 FY26 vs Q3 FY25)

• Revenue: Stood at ₹36,663 crore, a marginal increase from ₹33,772 crore in the previous year.

• Adjusted EBITDA: Remained flat at approximately $3.1 billion. In US dollar terms, Adjusted EBITDA was $437 million, a 3% decrease YoY when excluding the impact of the Oswego fire incidents.

• Net Income: Was significantly impacted by the Oswego fires. Excluding this impact, Net Income grew by 19% YoY.

• Hindalco India Performance (Q3 FY26 vs Q3 FY25)

• Revenue from Operations: Showed robust growth of 21%, reaching ₹29,858 crore.

• Business Segment EBITDA: Increased by 10% to ₹5,660 crore, indicating strong operational efficiency and favorable market conditions.

• Profit After Tax (PAT): Grew by an impressive 24% to ₹3,581 crore.

• Debt and Leverage

• Net Debt: As of December 31, 2025, consolidated Net Debt stood at ₹59,461 crore, an increase from ₹41,818 crore a year prior. This rise is associated with funding for ongoing capital expenditures.

• Leverage Ratio (Net Debt to EBITDA): The ratio stood at 1.73x as of December 31, 2025, up from 1.33x a year ago but still within a manageable range.

Hindalco delivered a strong quarter with revenue and operating profit growth driven by its India business, though consolidated net profit was impacted by exceptional items at its Novelis subsidiary.

• Commitment to Safety: The company places a strong emphasis on achieving "Zero Harm." While the Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR) remains low at 0.22 in Q3 FY26, there was one contractor fatality during the quarter, highlighting an area requiring continuous focus. The company is actively conducting road safety audits to mitigate man-machine interface risks.

• Global Sustainability Leadership: Hindalco maintains a leadership position in the global aluminum industry for sustainability, evidenced by its S&P Global CSA Score of 89 in 2025, up from 87 in 2024. The company achieved a perfect 100th percentile score in numerous environmental, social, and governance (ESG) categories, including Environmental Policy, Water Management, Human Rights, and Business Ethics.

• Focus on Circular Economy: The company demonstrates a strong commitment to waste utilization. In Q3 FY26, 82% of total waste was recycled and reused.

• Bauxite Residue Recycling increased to 126% YoY.

• Copper Slag Recycling increased to 135% YoY.

• Ash Recycling stands at 105%, in line with the previous year.

• Water Conservation and Greener Energy:

• Specific freshwater consumption in the aluminum business was reduced to 45.45 m³/T of metal in Q3 FY26 from 47.29 m³/T in Q3 FY25.

• The company is steadily increasing its renewable energy portfolio, targeting an exit capacity of ~522 MW by the end of FY26.

Hindalco differentiates itself through a deep-rooted commitment to ESG principles, demonstrated by its industry-leading sustainability scores and tangible progress in safety, waste recycling, and water conservation.

• Global Economic Environment: Global GDP growth is expected to remain resilient at 3.3% in both 2025 and 2026. Global inflation is projected to continue its downward trend, easing to 3.8% in 2026.

• Indian Economic Environment: The Indian economy shows strong momentum, with the RBI projecting GDP growth of 7.3% in FY26. Inflation is expected to ease significantly to 2.0% in FY26, creating a favorable environment for potential rate cuts to support growth further.

• Aluminium Market Dynamics:

• LME Prices: Aluminium LME prices have shown strength, averaging $2,828/tonne in Q3 FY26, up from $2,573/tonne in Q3 FY25, supported by infrastructure and sustainability-driven demand.

• Supply & Demand: Global aluminum consumption is forecast to grow by approximately 2% in CY25, slightly outpacing production growth. This is expected to result in a small global deficit of ~0.3 million tonnes, which should provide support for prices.

• Domestic Market: Total Indian aluminum demand in Q3 FY26 is estimated at 1,508 kilotons (Kt), a 9% YoY increase, led by strong demand from the automotive sector.

• Copper Market Dynamics:

• Domestic demand from producers in India grew by 10% YoY to 402 Kt in Q3 FY26, reflecting robust industrial activity.

The company is operating in a favorable macroeconomic environment, with strong domestic growth in India and supportive global demand-supply dynamics for aluminum helping to sustain firm prices.

• Aluminium Upstream: Shipments grew by 2% YoY to 345 Kt in Q3 FY26, supported by strong domestic demand which now constitutes 64% of the sales mix, up from 60% in Q3 FY25.

• Aluminium Downstream: Total shipments increased by 9% YoY to 108 Kt. This was driven by a 29% increase in Extrusion volumes and a 6% increase in Flat Rolled Products (FRP) and Foils.

• Copper: Overall metal shipments were up 1% YoY to 122 Kt. However, continuous cast rod (CCR) shipments declined by 14% YoY due to a weaker domestic market impacted by higher LME prices and channel inventories.

• Novelis: Total shipments for Q3 FY26 were 881 Kt, a notable increase from 809 Kt in the prior year quarter.

The company is experiencing solid volume growth across most of its key segments, particularly in the value-added downstream aluminum business, reflecting strong end-market demand.

• Major Upstream Expansion: Hindalco is undertaking significant brownfield expansion projects to enhance its upstream capacity and lower production costs.

• Aditya Alumina Refinery: Targeted for FY28.

• Aditya Aluminium Smelter: A two-phase expansion adding 374 Kt of capacity, scheduled for completion in FY28 and FY29.

• Captive Coal Mines: Three mines (Chakla, Bandha, Meenakshi) are set to be commissioned between H1 FY27 and FY29 to secure fuel supply and reduce costs.

• Downstream and New Materials Growth: The company is strategically expanding into high-growth, value-added sectors.

• Battery Foil: The Aditya Battery Foil project has begun commissioning, positioning Hindalco to capitalize on the electric vehicle (EV) boom.

• Copper Expansion: A new copper smelter is planned for FY29.

• Circular Economy Ventures:

• Copper E-Waste & Recycling: A new facility is targeted for commissioning in FY27, tapping into the growing e-waste stream as a source of raw material.

• Novelis Growth Projects:

• The 600 Kt Bay Minette expansion in the US is on track for commissioning in H2 CY26, which will significantly boost capacity for high-margin automotive and beverage can sheets.

Hindalco is pursuing a clear strategy of capacity expansion in both its core upstream business and high-growth downstream areas like battery materials and recycling, creating multiple levers for future growth.

• Novelis Bay Minette, USA: The 600 Kt expansion is on track. The Cold Mill is expected to be commissioned in March 2026, with the full facility commissioning in H2 CY26.

• Hindalco India - Recently Commissioned:

• Aditya FRP: Currently scaling up production.

• Battery Enclosure (Chakan): Fully ramped up to optimal levels.

• Copper Inner Grooved Tubes (Vadodara): Began commissioning.

• AC Fins (Taloja): Began commissioning.

• Aditya Battery Foil: Began commissioning.

• Hindalco India - Future Projects Timeline:

• Chakla Captive Coal Mine: H1 FY27

• Bandha Captive Coal Mine: FY27

• Copper E-Waste & Recycling: FY27

• Precipitate Hydrate Project: FY27

• Aditya Alumina Refinery: FY28

• Aditya Aluminium Smelter (Phase 1 - 181Kt): FY28

• Meenakshi Captive Coal Mine: FY29

• Aditya Aluminium Smelter (Phase 2 - 193Kt): FY29

• Copper Smelter: FY29

The company is in a heavy capex cycle with several key projects having recently started commissioning, while a clear, multi-year pipeline of major strategic projects is underway to drive future capacity.

• Novelis Strategic Goals (by 2030):

• Circularity: Achieve an average of 75% recycled content across its product portfolio.

• Profitability: Continue growing profitability to fuel first-mover investments and maintain leadership in Return on Invested Capital (ROIC).

• Low Carbon: Reduce carbon emissions to less than 3 tonnes of CO2e per tonne of FRP shipped.

• Novelis Financial Guidance: The long-term guidance of achieving $600+/tonne in EBITDA remains intact, supported by cost-saving initiatives and the ramp-up of the Bay Minette facility.

• Hindalco India Growth Ambition: The company has set a target to achieve a 4x increase in its EBITDA by FY30. This ambitious growth is planned to be driven by the commissioning of captive coal mines to lower costs and the significant expansion of its upstream aluminum and copper capacities.

Hindalco's future strategy is anchored on Novelis's sustainability-led growth and a transformative plan to quadruple the India business's EBITDA through large-scale, cost-efficient capacity expansions.

• Novelis: Underlying Adjusted EBITDA per tonne remains strong at approximately $500/t, excluding the temporary impacts of tariffs and the Oswego fire. The company is confident in its long-term target of $600+/t.

• Aluminium Upstream (India): EBITDA per tonne improved by 6% YoY to $1,572/t in Q3 FY26, up from $1,480/t. This was driven by strong operational performance and favorable macroeconomic conditions, leading to a segment EBITDA margin of 45%. Hindalco's costs remain in the first decile of the global cost curve.

• Aluminium Downstream (India): EBITDA per tonne saw a significant 35% YoY increase to $241/t, primarily due to improved realizations from a better product mix.

• Copper (India): EBITDA per tonne declined sequentially to $549/t from $641/t in Q2 FY26. The 14% quarter-on-quarter drop was attributed to lower treatment and refining charges (Tc/Rc) and a less favorable concentrate mix.

The company's upstream aluminum business continues to deliver industry-leading margins, while downstream margins are improving, though the copper segment faces near-term pressure from lower Tc/Rc rates.

• Operational Disruption: The company's financials in Q3 FY26 were significantly affected by fires at the Novelis Oswego plant. This event was classified as an exceptional item, reducing the consolidated PAT by approximately ₹2,002 crore. The hot mill at the plant is expected to restart only in late Q1 FY27, indicating a prolonged impact on production from this facility.

• Macroeconomic and Market Factors: As stated in its safe harbor statement, the company's operations are subject to risks from global and Indian demand-supply conditions, finished goods prices, raw material availability and prices, and changes in government regulations and tax regimes.

The primary immediate risk highlighted is operational, with the Oswego plant fire causing a material financial impact, while standard market and macroeconomic risks remain a constant factor.

• Production Volumes (Q3 FY26):

• Alumina (incl. Utkal): Production was 969 Kt, in line with the previous year.

• Aluminium Upstream: Production was 337 Kt, consistent with prior periods.

• Aluminium Downstream: Production increased 13% YoY to 115 Kt.

• Copper Cathode: Production was 103 Kt, in line with Q3 FY25.

• Copper Rods: Production declined 9% YoY to 112 Kt.

• Sales Mix Shift: In the Upstream Aluminium segment, the share of domestic sales increased to 64% in Q3 FY26 from 60% in the same quarter last year, indicating a strategic focus on catering to the high-growth Indian market.

Key production volumes remain stable in upstream segments while growing in downstream, and the company is strategically shifting its sales mix to capitalize on strong domestic demand.