Bhubaneswar, 11/02/2025: Navratna Public Sector Undertaking National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has delivered a remarkable financial performance in the third quarter (Q3) of FY25, reporting a net profit of ₹1,583 crore, a nearly threefold increase compared to ₹488 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous fiscal year. The results, reviewed and approved by the company’s Board during a meeting in Bhubaneswar, underscore NALCO’s strong operational efficiency and strategic growth initiatives.
The company’s total income for Q3 FY25 surged to ₹4,761 crore, significantly up from ₹3,398 crore in Q3 FY24, reflecting improved market conditions, higher sales realization, and effective cost management. For the nine months ending December 2024, NALCO posted an impressive net profit of ₹3,246 crore, a growth of 211% over ₹1,044 crore in the same period last fiscal year. Revenue from operations also registered a significant 20% increase, reaching ₹11,520 crore compared to ₹9,570 crore in FY24. This marks the highest-ever revenue from operations and profit after tax in the company’s history, reflecting robust performance across all business segments.
Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra Pratap Singh attributed the stellar results to the commitment and diligence of NALCO employees, emphasizing the role of process efficiency, input cost optimization, and product quality enhancement in driving profitability. He noted that the impressive Q3 performance was primarily fueled by better sales realization in alumina and aluminium metal, higher alumina sales volume, effective utilization of captive coal, and reduced raw material costs. These measures have strengthened NALCO’s market position and enhanced its competitiveness in the domestic and international markets.
The company is also focused on strategic expansion to sustain long-term growth. Key projects in the pipeline include the fifth-stream expansion of its alumina refinery, operationalization of the Pottangi Mines to increase bauxite production, brownfield expansion of the smelter plant to enhance aluminium output, and planned capacity augmentation of the captive power plant to support energy needs. These initiatives are expected to further improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and bolster overall revenue generation.
In recognition of the strong financial performance, NALCO has declared an interim dividend of ₹4 per share for the financial year 2024-25, reflecting its commitment to delivering value to shareholders. The company’s robust quarterly and year-to-date results not only demonstrate resilience in a dynamic global commodity market but also highlight NALCO’s capability to achieve operational excellence and sustainable growth.
With its strategic expansions, strong operational performance, and focus on cost optimization, NALCO continues to reinforce its position as a leading aluminium producer in India, poised to capitalize on emerging opportunities in the domestic and international aluminium markets.
