Hindalco Quarterly Profit Drops 45 Percent as Rising Costs Offset Higher Metal Prices
Hindalco reported a 45 percent drop in quarterly profit as rising costs and U.S. unit disruptions weighed on earnings. Net profit fell to 20.49 billion rupees.
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Hindalco Industries Limited reported a 45% year-on-year decline in its consolidated net profit for the third quarter ended December 31. The company, which is a major metals producer in India 
IN, recorded a profit of 20.49 billion rupees for the period. This result, announced on February 12, 2026, materially weakens the quarterly earnings of the Aditya Birla Group-owned metals producer.
IN, recorded a profit of 20.49 billion rupees for the period. This result, announced on February 12, 2026, materially weakens the quarterly earnings of the Aditya Birla Group-owned metals producer.The downturn was primarily driven by higher costs and disruptions at its U.S. unit Novelis, based in the United States 
US. These factors significantly impacted the bottom line for the three months ended December 31, despite the fact that aluminium and copper prices were firmer during the quarter.
US. These factors significantly impacted the bottom line for the three months ended December 31, despite the fact that aluminium and copper prices were firmer during the quarter.
