Vedanta Limited Reports 172% Surge in FY25 Profit to ₹20,535 Crore; Posts Highest-Ever Annual Revenue

New Delhi, May 5, 2025 — Vedanta Limited (BSE: 500295, NSE: VEDL) has reported a stellar financial performance for FY25, with a 172% year-on-year (YoY) increase in consolidated profit after tax (PAT), reaching ₹20,535 crore, driven by record revenues, operational efficiency, and strong commodity pricing. The company also registered its highest-ever annual revenue of ₹1,50,725 crore, reflecting a robust 10% YoY growth, and its second-highest annual EBITDA at ₹43,541 crore, up 37% YoY.

Record-Breaking Q4 Performance and Improved Financial Metrics

In Q4FY25 alone, Vedanta posted:

• Revenue of ₹39,789 crore, up 14% YoY

• EBITDA of ₹11,618 crore, a 30% YoY increase

• PAT of ₹4,961 crore, up 118% YoY

• EBITDA margin of 35%, the highest in 12 quarters

The company’s net debt-to-EBITDA ratio improved to 1.2x (vs. 1.5x at the end of FY24), while net debt reduced to ₹53,251 crore. Vedanta also enhanced its cash and cash equivalents position by 34% YoY to ₹20,602 crore, reflecting stronger free cash flow generation of ₹7,814 crore (pre-capex) during the quarter.

Operational Highlights: Record Output Across Key Segments

Vedanta delivered record operational performance across its core businesses:

• Aluminium production hit an all-time high of 2,422 KT

• Zinc India achieved record mined and refined metal production of 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT, respectively

• Iron ore output rose 12% YoY to 6.2 million tonnes

• Copper cathode production reached 149 KT

These results were supported by aggressive cost optimization, strategic volume expansion, and supply chain integration projects.

Management Outlook and Strategic Initiatives for FY26

Mr. Arun Misra, Executive Director, Vedanta Limited, commented:

“FY25 marked a year of exceptional performance driven by discipline and operational excellence. As we move into FY26, our focus remains on growth, efficiency, and transformation. Projects like the Lanjigarh Alumina Refinery expansion and Sijimali Bauxite Mine in Odisha are on track and expected to significantly lower costs.”

CFO Mr. Ajay Goel added:

“Q4 FY25 has been a landmark quarter with our highest-ever quarterly revenue and EBITDA. Deleveraging efforts have further strengthened our financial position, supporting our long-term value creation strategy.”

Vedanta received credit rating upgrades from ICRA and CRISIL to AA, with outlooks on watch with developing implications.

ESG and CSR Milestones in FY25

Vedanta achieved several environmental and social impact benchmarks:

• Ranked top 2 globally for sustainability (S&P CSA 2024) through Hindustan Zinc and Vedanta Aluminium

• Gender diversity among full-time employees rose to 22%, seven years ahead of target

• Renewable energy usage reached 2.61 billion units

• Water recycling at 29%

• Tree plantation drive crossed 3 million trees

• 8,045 Nand Ghars established to support women and children

• Spent ₹584 crore on CSR, positively impacting 6.8 million lives

Awards and Recognitions

In Q4FY25, Vedanta and its subsidiaries won several accolades:

• Safety Excellence: British Safety Council, CII Andhra Pradesh Awards

• CSR Recognition: BCC&I Social Leadership Awards, World CSR Congress

• Business Excellence: TQM-India Summit Gold Awards, NABET accreditation

• Sustainability: ICC awards for Water Stewardship and Sustainability Performance

Investor Call and Financial Disclosure

The company will host a results conference call on April 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM IST. Details are available on the of the company’s website. A call recording will be made available from May 1, 2025.