New Delhi, India — February 6, 2026
State-owned mining major Hindustan Copper on Thursday reported a sharp improvement in its financial performance for the December 2025 quarter, with consolidated net profit more than doubling year-on-year on the back of strong revenue growth and improved sales.
For the third quarter of FY26, Hindustan Copper’s consolidated net profit rose to ₹156.30 crore, compared with ₹62.87 crore in the same period last year, according to the company’s financial filing.
Revenue More Than Doubles in Q3
During the October–December quarter, the company’s consolidated income surged to ₹687.34 crore, up sharply from ₹327.77 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous financial year. The strong growth was driven by better copper sales volumes and higher revenue realization.
The company said improved operational performance and robust demand conditions helped support profitability during the quarter.
Capacity Expansion Plans Outlined
Alongside the quarterly results, Hindustan Copper reiterated its long-term growth plans. The PSU miner is working on expanding its ore production capacity from the current 4 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) to 12.2 MTPA by FY2030–31.
The planned expansion aligns with India’s broader push to strengthen domestic metal production and reduce dependence on imports, particularly in strategic minerals such as copper.
Investor Focus on PSU Mining Stocks
Hindustan Copper’s strong Q3 performance comes amid an active earnings season for public sector enterprises, with investors closely watching profitability trends, capacity expansion plans, and execution timelines across the mining and metals sector.
The company has not announced any revision to its near-term outlook following the Q3 results.
