NALCO posts record Rs 1,601 crore net profit in Q3 FY26; nine-month profit touches all-time high of Rs 4,098 crore

New Delhi: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has reported its highest-ever quarterly net profit of Rs 1,601 crore for the third quarter of FY26 ended December 2025. The profit marks a marginal increase over Rs 1,583 crore recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year.

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According to the financial results approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held in Bhubaneswar on Friday, the company’s total income during Q3 FY26 stood at Rs 4,925 crore, compared to Rs 4,761 crore in Q3 FY25 .

For the nine-month period ended December 2025, NALCO reported a record net profit of Rs 4,098 crore on a total turnover of Rs 12,830 crore. This represents a year-on-year growth of 26 percent in net profit and 11 percent in revenue, as against Rs 3,246 crore net profit and Rs 11,520 crore turnover recorded during the corresponding period of the previous financial year .

The company noted that both quarterly and nine-month performances represent the highest-ever income and profit achieved by NALCO, driven by operational excellence and favourable market conditions. Record production and robust sales performance also contributed significantly to the strong financial results .

Commenting on the performance, NALCO Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh attributed the record results to continuous focus on price optimisation, margin management, and quality improvement. He stated that higher alumina and metal sales, improved utilisation of captive coal mines, and enhanced margins from metal sales played a key role in driving profitability during the quarter .

The CMD further said that the company remains focused on long-term growth through innovation, adoption of Industry 4.0 practices, research and development initiatives, carbon reduction measures, and timely completion of expansion projects. Singh also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha for their continued support in enabling NALCO to achieve operational excellence .

In addition, the Board has declared a second interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per equity share for FY26, reflecting the company’s strong financial position and commitment to shareholder value.

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