Mumbai, May 6 – Mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Limited has reported a 172% surge in net profit for financial year 2024–25, reaching ₹20,535 crore, as per its consolidated financial results announced for the year ended March 31, 2025. The company also clocked record annual revenue of ₹1,50,725 crore, reflecting a 10% year-on-year (YoY) growth, and EBITDA rose to its second-highest level ever at ₹43,541 crore, up 37% YoY.
📈 Key Financial Highlights – FY25
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Net Profit: ₹20,535 crore (+172% YoY)
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Revenue: ₹1,50,725 crore (+10% YoY, highest ever)
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EBITDA: ₹43,541 crore (+37% YoY, 2nd highest ever)
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Free Cash Flow (Pre-Capex): ₹7,814 crore
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Net Debt/EBITDA ratio: Improved to 1.2x from 1.4x in Q3
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Credit Rating: Upgraded to AA by CRISIL and ICRA
📊 Q4 FY25 Performance at a Glance
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Quarterly Revenue: ₹39,789 crore (+14% YoY, all-time high)
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Quarterly EBITDA: ₹11,618 crore (+30% YoY)
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EBITDA Margin: 35% (highest in last 12 quarters)
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Net Profit (PAT): ₹4,961 crore (+118% YoY)
Vedanta also improved its cash and cash equivalents by 34% during the quarter due to strong operational cash flows.
🏭 Operational Milestones in FY25
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Aluminium Production: Highest ever at 2,422 kilotonnes
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Zinc India Mining Output: 1,095 kilotonnes
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Refined Zinc Metal: 1,052 kilotonnes
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Iron Ore Output: 6.2 million tonnes (+12% YoY)
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Copper Cathode Production: 149 kilotonnes
🔁 Capex and Debt Management
Vedanta’s total capital expenditure for FY25 stood at ₹12,626 crore, focused on volume expansion and supply chain integration. The company’s net debt decreased to ₹53,251 crore, with further deleveraging of approximately $500 million in Q4 alone. Final net debt stands at $6.2 billion.
🗣️ Leadership Commentary
Arun Misra, Executive Director, Vedanta Ltd. said:
“We are pleased with our outstanding Q4 and full-year performance. Our disciplined operational execution led to record volumes in aluminium and zinc, while costs were significantly optimized. We’re progressing on key projects like the Lanjigarh refinery expansion and Sijimali bauxite mine in Odisha, which will further enhance our cost efficiencies in FY26.”
Ajay Goel, CFO, added:
“Vedanta delivered its highest-ever quarterly revenue of ₹39,789 crore with EBITDA rising 30% YoY. Operational efficiency, cost optimization, and strategic market alignment drove these strong results. The improvement in our net debt-to-EBITDA ratio to 1.2x reflects a stronger financial foundation.”
🔮 Outlook for FY26
Vedanta plans to complete several expansion projects in FY26 and continue focusing on cost control, volume growth, and capital efficiency. The company aims to leverage market dynamics for long-term value creation, particularly in core segments like aluminium, zinc, copper, and iron ore.
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