Hindustan Zinc (HZ) reported strong numbers (EBITDA: Rs 37.2bn, 2.8x YoY, 33.8% QoQ), driven by higher volumes (refined Zn 37.3% YoY, 2.8% QoQ) and strong pricing (LME Zn up 65% YoY). Zn cost of production remained stable at US$800 levels despite higher coal/met-coke prices, led by higher volumes.