Hindustan Zinc
India's largest integrated producer of zinc, lead and silver, operating mines and smelters concentrated in Rajasthan, and majority-owned by Vedanta with the Indian government holding a residual minority stake.
Covered in 6 MetalsCost.com News Intelligence articles, most recently on September 10, 2026.
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Hindustan Zinc Signs Six-Year Deal to Run 30 Electric Trucks at Its Largest Zinc Mine
Hindustan Zinc signed a six-year deal with MFL India to deploy 30 electric trucks hauling concentrate from its Rampura Agucha mine, part of its net-zero push.
Best Metal Stocks in India: Hindustan Zinc vs Hindustan Copper
Hindustan Zinc's market value is nearly five times Hindustan Copper's, with higher margins tied to zinc's global cycle, while smaller, government-backed Hindustan Copper expands capacity and margins from a lower base.
Hindustan Zinc's Profit Nearly Triples to Rs 5,469 Crore, But Its Stock Hasn't Followed
Hindustan Zinc's net profit jumped 145% to Rs 5,469 crore in Q1 FY27 on record zinc output and a 169% silver revenue surge, but shares barely moved as silver prices cooled from their highs.
Hindustan Zinc Jumps 5% as Government Rules Out Stake Sale and Jefferies Raises Target 14%
Hindustan Zinc shares jumped over 5% to Rs 623 after the government ruled out an imminent stake sale and Jefferies raised its target price 14% to Rs 750 on higher zinc and silver prices.
Hindustan Zinc Lifts Renewable Power Share to 22% as It Chases a 70% Clean-Energy Target by 2028
A larger, firm renewable power base lowers long-run energy cost exposure and strengthens its positioning with carbon-conscious buyers.
Hindustan Zinc's 61% Return on Equity Leads Four Indian Metal Stocks Betting on Capacity Growth
Univest's August 19, 2026 review names Hindalco, Vedanta, Hindustan Zinc and NALCO as India's top non-ferrous metal growth stocks, spotlighting Hindustan Zinc's 61.13% return on equity and NALCO's zero-debt balance sheet.
