Non-Ferrous Metals company Hindustan Zinc announced Q3FY25 results Q3FY25 Financial Highlights: Best-ever Q3 Revenue of Rs 8,614 crore, up 18% YoY. Historic best Q3 EBITDA of Rs 4,539 crore, up 28% YoY. Industry leading EBITDA margin of 53% up 400 bps YoY. Clocked 9-quarter best Profit after tax (PAT) of Rs 2,678 crore, up 32% YoY. Generated a healthy free cash flow from operations (pre capex) of Rs 2,628 crore. Delivered lowest cost of production USD 1,041/MT in last 15 quarters. Arun Misra, Chief Executive Officer, said: “Hindustan Zinc continues to execute its strategic priorities effectively while driving operational excellence with an emphasis on ESG and continuous improvement. As a result, we have achieved our highest-ever production of mined and refined metals over the past nine months. This demonstrates the underlying strength of our assets and consistent performance, all further supported by positive market trends. Strengthening its position as a leader in the energy transition metals sector, I am proud to share that Hindustan Zinc has been recognized as world’s most sustainable metals and mining company for the second consecutive year by the S&P; Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2024. This achievement highlights a fourth consecutive year of improvement in our overall score, underscoring our dedication to sustainability, fostering positive social impact, and ensuring governance excellence.” Sandeep Modi, Chief Financial Officer, said: “Our commitment to operational excellence and cost management is yielding stronger financial results. Hindustan Zinc achieved its highest-ever thirdquarter EBITDA and a 9-quarter best PAT. During this period, the company also recorded its lowest cost of production in last 15 quarters at USD 1,041 per tonne, positioning us well to reach a full-year cost of production at the lower end of our guidance range. In line with the government’s initiative to empower the MSME sector, the company prioritized payments to MSME vendors, achieving an average payment cycle of 18 days—60% faster than the statutory requirement. This demonstrates our dedication to ESG principles and reinforces trust in our supply chain by promoting greater social responsibility. With a robust balance sheet, we are wellpositioned to execute our growth strategy and create value for shareholders through sustained operational excellence and cost-cutting efforts.” Result PDF