Vedanta Ltd (VEDL) Q2FY27 Concall Summary - Sep-2026 Qtr
Key Takeaways
- Management clarified its new dividend policy is more flexible, removing the mandatory pass-through of Hindustan Zinc's dividend to Vedanta Ltd.
- Parent company VRL's deleveraging plan is intact; it aims to reduce its $5.2 billion debt to $3 billion within three years.
- Vedanta Ltd is on track to become net cash positive in Q3 FY27, strengthening its ability to self-fund growth projects.
Performance Overview
- Recorded a strong quarter with EBITDA doubling year-on-year, driven by robust operational performance, cost reductions, and higher commodity prices.
- Achieved significant production milestones, including record quarterly output in Zinc India and highest-ever cathode production in the Copper business.
- Strengthened the balance sheet by further deleveraging, achieving a net debt to EBITDA ratio of 0.1x.
- Advanced key growth projects, including the commissioning of Gamsberg Phase 2 and progress on the Debari smelter expansion.
- Expanded future resource base by securing 11 critical mineral blocks, positioning the company for growth in India's critical minerals sector.
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