NALCO clocks record net profit of Rs 5,816 crore; revenue hits Rs 17,843 crore in FY26
By Nalini Sahu
Bhubaneswar, April 30: National Aluminium Company Limited, a central Navratna PSU, has reported its highest-ever financial and operational performance in FY26, surpassing its previous record set last year.
According to audited results approved by its Board of Directors on Thursday, the company posted a record net profit (PAT) of Rs 5,816 crore in FY26, up from Rs 5,325 crore in the previous financial year, marking a 9.22 per cent year-on-year growth. Revenue from operations also reached an all-time high of Rs 17,843 crore, compared to Rs 16,788 crore last year.
In the fourth quarter of FY26, NALCO reported a net profit of Rs 1,718 crore, rising 7 per cent from Rs 1,601 crore in the preceding quarter. Revenue during the quarter stood at Rs 5,103 crore, up from Rs 4,731 crore.
The strong performance was driven by higher production volumes, improved realisations, and enhanced operational efficiency across business units. Notably, FY26 marked the company’s best-ever operational performance since inception, with record output across key segments.
Bauxite excavation reached a record 77.01 lakh tonnes, while transportation stood at 77.07 lakh tonnes. Alumina hydrate production touched 23.00 lakh tonnes and calcined alumina output stood at 22.75 lakh tonnes. Cast metal production hit an all-time high of 4.72 lakh tonnes. The company also recorded net power generation of 6,953 million units (MU) and coal production of 40 lakh tonnes.
On the sales front, total alumina sales stood at 14.46 lakh tonnes, including 1.38 lakh tonnes in the domestic market. Aluminium metal sales reached 4.74 lakh tonnes, with domestic sales touching a record 4.61 lakh tonnes.
“Higher production volumes, favourable pricing, and our ability to effectively leverage market opportunities with strong operational discipline have driven this outstanding performance. Our continued focus on plant, people, and process efficiency has enabled us to consistently surpass targets,” said CMD Brijendra Pratap Singh.
The company also announced a third interim dividend of Rs 2 per equity share (40 per cent on face value of Rs 5), amounting to Rs 367.33 crore for FY26.
