Udaipur, May 31 (Udaipur Kiran) – Hindustan Zinc, India’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, contributed ₹18,846 crore to the public exchequer during the financial year 2025-26, according to the company’s 9th Tax Transparency Report.
The report highlights the company’s continued commitment to transparent governance, responsible business practices and nation-building. The contribution accounts for 46 percent of the company’s revenue and reflects its role in supporting India’s economic growth and the vision of a self-reliant India.
Over the last five years, Hindustan Zinc’s total contribution to the public exchequer has reached ₹91,572 crore. The contribution includes income tax, government royalty, indirect taxes, dividends paid to the Government of India, withholding tax and other statutory levies.
The report has been prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI 207: Tax 2019) framework and is guided by the principles of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative and the ICMM Social and Economic Reporting Framework.
The contribution was supported by the company’s strong operational and financial performance during FY26. Hindustan Zinc reported revenue of ₹40,844 crore, EBITDA of ₹22,162 crore and profit after tax of ₹13,832 crore.
During the year, the company achieved its highest-ever mined metal production of 1,114 KT, while silver production stood at 627 tonnes.
Reflecting its strong market position and value creation, Hindustan Zinc was included in the National Stock Exchange’s Nifty 100 and Nifty Next 50 indices from September 30, 2025. It was subsequently included in all Nifty ESG indices from December 31, 2025.
Since disinvestment, the company has delivered more than 1,400 times returns to shareholders, with the share price recording a CAGR of around 33 percent.
The 9th edition of the Tax Transparency Report provides detailed information about the company’s contribution to government revenues and its responsible tax practices. During FY26, the company contributed:
- ₹6,637 crore through indirect taxes
- ₹5,073 crore through government royalty, including contributions to the District Mineral Foundation and National Mineral Exploration Trust
- ₹4,552 crore as income tax
- ₹1,180 crore as corporate dividend to the Government of India
- ₹755 crore as withholding tax
- ₹593 crore under other taxes
- ₹56 crore through other indirect contributions
The effective tax rate for FY26 stood at 25.26 percent.
As part of its transparency and governance framework, the company engaged a Big Four audit firm to provide independent assurance on the report and validate the accuracy of its disclosures. The independent reasonable assurance report forms an integral part of the Tax Transparency Report and further strengthens the company’s tax governance framework.
Tax remains an important ESG-linked aspect supporting the company’s sustainable development agenda. Hindustan Zinc was ranked first globally in the metals and mining sector for the third consecutive year in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025.
Bhupendra Singh Chundawat is a seasoned technology journalist with over 22 years of experience in the media industry. He specializes in covering the global technology landscape, with a deep focus on manufacturing trends and the geopolitical impact on tech companies. Currently serving as the Editor at Udaipur Kiran, his insights are shaped by decades of hands-on reporting and editorial leadership in the fast-evolving world of technology.
