Hindustan Copper posts record PBT of ₹1,233 crore in FY26, up 95%
Hindustan Copper Limited, a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines, reported a record profit before tax of ₹1,232.73 crore for FY 2025-26, up 95%, the ministry said on 15 May 2026.
Summary
Hindustan Copper Limited (HCL), a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines and described as the only copper miner to the nation, reported its highest-ever profit before tax of ₹1,232.73 crore for FY 2025-26, up 95% from ₹633.51 crore, the ministry said on 15 May 2026. HCL's revenue from operations rose 49% to a record ₹3,077.92 crore and profit after tax rose 97% to ₹920.67 crore. Ore production rose 6% to 3.67 million tonnes and metal-in-concentrate output 9% to 27,421 tonnes.
Key facts
- Company
- Hindustan Copper Ltd – Miniratna CPSE, Ministry of Mines
- PBT FY26
- ₹1,232.73 crore (+95%), record
- Revenue
- ₹3,077.92 crore (+49%)
- PAT
- ₹920.67 crore (+97%)
- Output
- Ore 3.67 million tonnes; MIC 27,421 tonnes
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Hindustan Copper Limited, which reported a record profit in FY 2025-26, is which category of CPSE under the Ministry of Mines?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — Miniratna
PIB describes Hindustan Copper Limited as a Miniratna CPSE under the Ministry of Mines.