
Hindustan Copper delivered impressive financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026-27, with net profit rising 47.3% to ₹520 crore compared to ₹353 crore in the previous quarter. According to multiple reports from The Economic Times, the state-owned company's revenue from operations jumped 25.4% to ₹1,175 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2026, up from ₹937 crore in the last quarter. This represents a significant turnaround from the company's performance in Q1FY27, when net profit had fallen nearly 21% sequentially to ₹352 crore.
The company's operational performance showed marked improvement across key metrics. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (Ebitda) increased 38.4% to ₹703 crore for the quarter under review from ₹508 crore in Q1FY27. As reported by The Economic Times, Ebitda margin expanded significantly to 59.9% quarter on quarter from 54.2%, indicating improved operational efficiency and cost management. This margin expansion demonstrates the company's ability to optimize its production processes and achieve better profitability on each unit of output.
The strong Q2 performance represents a significant improvement from the company's first quarter results. In Q1FY27, Hindustan Copper's net profit had fallen nearly 21% sequentially to ₹352 crore from ₹444 crore in the preceding quarter. Revenue had slumped 19% to ₹937 crore from ₹1,156 crore, while Ebitda declined 19% to ₹508 crore from ₹627 crore, with Ebitda margin remaining flat at 54.2%. The current quarter's results show the company has successfully addressed the challenges that impacted its Q1 performance and returned to growth trajectory.