Bhubaneswar: Navratna CPSE National Aluminium Company Limited has posted its best-ever financial and operational performance in the financial year 2025–26, recording all-time highs in production, sales and net profit.

According to the audited results approved at the company’s Board meeting, NALCO reported a record net profit (PAT) of ₹5,816 crore in FY 2025–26, marking a 9.2 per cent growth over ₹5,325 crore in the previous fiscal.

The company also achieved its highest-ever revenue from operations at ₹17,843 crore during the year, compared to ₹16,788 crore in FY 2024–25.

In the fourth quarter ending March 2026, net profit rose by around 7 per cent to ₹1,718 crore, up from ₹1,601 crore in the preceding quarter. Revenue for the quarter stood at ₹5,103 crore, compared to ₹4,731 crore in Q3.

The strong performance was driven by higher production volumes, improved operational efficiency and effective utilisation of market opportunities in a dynamic business environment.

Notably, FY 2025–26 also marked NALCO’s best-ever operational performance since inception. The company achieved record bauxite excavation of 77.01 lakh tonnes and transportation of 77.07 lakh tonnes.

Production of alumina hydrate reached 23 lakh tonnes, while calcined alumina output stood at 22.75 lakh tonnes. Cast metal production touched a record 4.72 lakh tonnes. In addition, the company generated 6,953 million units of net power and produced 40 lakh tonnes of coal.

On the sales front, NALCO reported outstanding growth, with total alumina sales reaching 14.46 lakh tonnes, including 1.38 lakh tonnes in the domestic market. Aluminium metal sales stood at 4.74 lakh tonnes, including a record 4.61 lakh tonnes in the domestic segment.

Commenting on the performance, Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brajendra Pratap Singh said the results were achieved due to increased production, optimal pricing strategies and the company’s ability to effectively leverage market opportunities.

He attributed the success to the dedication of employees and continued efforts to strengthen plant operations, human resources and process efficiency. Singh also expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Mines and the Government of Odisha for their support and guidance.

Reiterating the company’s commitment to sustainable and long-term growth, he said NALCO would continue to focus on operational excellence and strengthening its market position.

The company has also announced a third interim dividend of ₹2 per equity share for the current financial year, amounting to a total payout of ₹367.33 crore.