Hindustan Copper Q4 Results: Net Profit Surges 51.8% to ₹189.48 Crore, Revenue Grows 30% YoY

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Strong Financial Performance in Q4 FY25

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd reported a significant 51.8% increase in consolidated net profit, reaching ₹189.48 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2025, compared to ₹124.75 crore in the same period last year.
The company’s consolidated income rose sharply to ₹777.28 crore, up from ₹585.22 crore year-on-year, marking a 30% increase.

Rise in Expenses and Operational Highlights

Total expenses for the quarter increased to ₹518.75 crore, compared to ₹401.49 crore in the year-ago quarter.

Hindustan Copper remains India’s only vertically integrated copper producer, operating across mining, beneficiation, smelting, refining, and manufacturing of continuous cast rods.

Operational Footprint Across India

The company operates mines and facilities across various states:

  • Malanjkhand (Madhya Pradesh) – Copper mining
  • Khetri (Rajasthan) – Copper mining
  • Ghatsila (Jharkhand) – Primary smelter and refinery
  • Jhagadia (Gujarat) – Secondary smelter and refinery (suspended since 2019)
  • Taloja (Maharashtra) – Continuous cast copper wire rod plant (limited to third-party tolling since 2019)

Dividend Declared for FY25

Hindustan Copper has announced a final dividend for FY25:

“The Board recommended payment of dividend at ₹1.46 per share of face value ₹5 each, subject to shareholder approval at the upcoming AGM.”

The exact date of payment will be notified post-approval at the AGM.

Approval Sought for ₹500 Crore NCD Issue

The Board has also proposed to seek shareholder approval for raising funds via non-convertible debentures (NCDs) or bonds:

“The Board recommended seeking approval to issue secured or unsecured NCDs/bonds on a private placement basis up to ₹500 crore.”

Company Background and Shareholding

Hindustan Copper is a Mini-Ratna CPSE under the administrative control of the Ministry of Mines. It holds all operating copper mining leases in India and plays a strategic role in the nation’s mineral sector.

As of March 31, 2025:

  • Authorized Capital: ₹1,100 crore
  • Paid-Up Capital: ₹483.51 crore
  • Government Stake: 66.14%