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Revenue
₹64,232 Cr
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EBITDA
₹8,539 Cr
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Hindalco's Q1 FY26 consolidated EBITDA was flat YoY at INR 8,539 crore, while PAT grew 30% to INR 4,004 crore, driven by strong India performance. India aluminium upstream EBITDA per ton reached $1,467, up 15% YoY, with cost of production at a three-quarter low. Downstream aluminium delivered record EBITDA of INR 229 crore, up 108% YoY, supported by value-added products like battery enclosures. Novelis shipments grew 1% to 963 KT, but EBITDA fell 17% to $416 million due to elevated scrap prices and tariffs. Management expects Novelis margins to improve in H2 via cost savings and scrap spread recovery. Key risks include sustained tariff headwinds and subdued copper TC/RCs.
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Guidance to track
- Early actions from the $300 million structural cost reduction program have accelerated savings; exit rate target increased from $75 million to over $100 million.
- Management targets EBITDA per ton between $250 and $300 as volumes ramp up with new FRP capacity.
- Capital expenditure for India business guided at INR 7,500-8,000 crore this year, peaking at INR 15,000 crore next year driven by expansion projects.
- Despite current headwinds, management maintains high confidence in achieving $600 per ton EBITDA through cost actions and tariff mitigation.
Risks flagged
- Novelis faces $60 million quarterly EBITDA impact from U.S. tariffs at 50% rate, primarily from inter-region shipments (Korea, South America).
- Higher scrap prices versus prior year and less stable product mix continue to pressure Novelis margins, though spreads are expected to improve.
- Global concentrate market remains tight with spot TC/RCs at record lows; management expects TC/RCs to remain subdued for next couple of years.
- RERTC projects are running late due to slow grid connectivity approvals, potentially impacting cost reduction timelines.
Key quotes
- Our business has demonstrated resilience in a challenging environment, delivering 1% growth in total shipments.
- We are committed to defending and improving our margins.
- Hindalco isn't just prepared for the future but is advancing into its next phase with scale, purpose, and confidence.
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