NALCO Posts Record Q3 FY26 Profit of Rs 1,601 Crore; Nine-Month Earnings Surge to Rs 4,098 Crore
The figure marks the highest quarterly profit in the company’s history
Bhubaneswar: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) under the ministry of mines, has delivered its strongest-ever quarterly performance, posting a record net profit of Rs 1,601 crore in the third quarter of FY26. The figure marks the highest quarterly profit in the company’s history and surpasses the Rs 1,583 crore earned in the corresponding period last year, underscoring robust operational efficiency and favourable market conditions.
According to the reviewed financial results approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held here on Thursday, NALCO’s total income for Q3 FY26 stood atRs 4,925 crore, up from Rs 4,761 crore in Q3 FY25. The company’s strong momentum was sustained over the nine-month period ended December 2025, with net profit rising sharply to Rs 4,098 crore, compared toRs 3,246 crore in the same period of the previous fiscal—an increase of about 26 per cent. Revenue from operations during the nine months also grew by 11 per cent to Rs 12,830 crore from Rs 11,520 crore a year earlier.
The aluminium major achieved its highest-ever revenue from operations and profit after tax during both Q3 and the cumulative nine-month period of FY26. Operational performance during April–December 2025 was equally impressive, with record production across all major segments. NALCO produced 56.60 lakh tonnes of bauxite, 17.27 lakh tonnes of alumina hydrate and 3.54 lakh tonnes of aluminium cast metal, along with its highest-ever net power generation.
Sales volumes mirrored the production gains. The company recorded its highest-ever sales of alumina and aluminium metal during the nine-month period, including the highest domestic aluminium sales, reflecting strong demand and effective market positioning.
Commenting on the results, NALCO Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh said the performance highlighted the commitment of the workforce and the company’s sustained focus on cost optimisation, margin management and quality improvement. He noted that better metal realisations, higher volumes in alumina and aluminium, and increased utilisation of captive coal resources played a key role in boosting profitability.
Looking ahead, Singh said NALCO remains focused on timely completion of its expansion projects, supported by innovation, Industry 4.0 solutions, research and development initiatives, and carbon reduction measures to ensure long-term sustainable growth. He also acknowledged the guidance of the ministry of mines and the continued support of the Odisha government.
NALCO has announced a second interim dividend of Rs 4.50 per equity share for FY26, further reinforcing its strong financial position and shareholder value commitment.
