Hindustan Zinc

Cabinet clears sale of govt's 29.58% stake in Hindustan Zinc valued at Rs 38,000 crore

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the sale of 124.9 crore shares government holds in the zinc producer which was sold to mining mogul Anil Agarwal's Sterlite Industries in 2002.

May 26, 2022, 10:06 AM IST

Hindustan Zinc makes highest dividend payout

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc (HZL) on Wednesday announced a special dividend of Rs 13,985 crore for 2016-17, taking the aggregate amount paid by it for the fiscal to Rs 27,157 crore, the largest such payout by any company in the country.

Mar 23, 2017, 09:13 AM IST

Vedanta to invest $10 bn on expanding business

Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta will invest USD 10 billion in 3-4 years on expanding business across verticals, company's Chairman Anil Agarwal said.

Feb 19, 2017, 16:39 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc jumps 14% after declaring highest ever dividend

 Shares of Hindustan Zinc surged up to 14 percent today after the company announced that it will pay highest ever dividend of Rs 10,141 crore, including Rs 3,000 crore to the government, to its shareholders for the 2015-16 fiscal.

Mar 31, 2016, 10:34 AM IST

Vedanta lines up over Rs 20,500 cr for Rajasthan business

Mining conglomerate Vedanta has set aside more than Rs 20,500 crore towards investment in oil and gas and zinc business in Rajasthan over the next three years.

Oct 16, 2015, 17:02 PM IST

Volatile markets may slow down PSU stake sale: FM Jaitley

Volatile stock markets may compel government to go slow in diluting PSU stocks in the stock market, said Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Oct 05, 2015, 09:20 AM IST

Hindustan Zinc CEO to head Vedanta's global unit

Hindustan Zinc has approved the appointment of its Chief Executive Officer Akhilesh Joshi as the President of Vedanta Group's global zinc business, while Deputy CEO Sunil Duggal has been named to succeed him.

Sep 18, 2015, 16:12 PM IST

HZL sees global zinc demand firming up 4-5% annually

The firm, in which billionaire Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta has a majority stake, added that closure of zinc mines across the world has led to a stronger price outlook for the metal in the medium term.

Jun 16, 2015, 15:02 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc's Q4 Net up 6.2% to Rs 1,997 cr

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc Monday reported a 6.2 percent growth in its net profit at Rs 1,997 crore for the quarter ended March 31, 2015.

Apr 20, 2015, 18:04 PM IST

Vedanta explores merging Cairn, Hindustan Zinc: Anil Agarwal

Mining baron Anil Agarwal is mulling merging cash-cows Cairn India and Hindustan Zinc into his flagship Vedanta Group firm to create a global natural resources giant to rival Rio Tinto or BHP Billiton.

Jan 11, 2015, 15:40 PM IST

Residual stake sale in Hindustan Zinc, Balco unlikely this fiscal

The government is unlikely to sell its residual stake in Hindustan Zinc and Balco in the current fiscal as it looks at ONGC and Coal India disinvestments to meet the current year's target.

Dec 17, 2014, 15:02 PM IST

Vedanta Chairman discusses HZL, Balco stake sale with FM

Weeks after government-appointed valuers visited the sites of Hindustan Zinc and Balco, Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal on Friday discussed with Finance Minister Arun Jaitley issues related to residual stake sale in the erstwhile state-owned firms.

Nov 14, 2014, 22:24 PM IST

Hindustan Zinc Q2 Net up 33% to Rs 2,814 crore

The company, in which Vedanta Resources has the majority stake, had clocked Rs 1,640 crore PAT during July-September quarter of the last fiscal.

Oct 20, 2014, 15:56 PM IST

Govt approves stake sale in Hindustan Zinc, BALCO

The government owns 29.5 percent of Hindustan Zinc and 49 percent of BALCO.

Jul 25, 2014, 13:40 PM IST

Fitch downgrades Vedanta to 'BB'; withdraws ratings

International rating agency Fitch today downgraded Anil Agrawal promoted Vedanta's credit rating to 'BB' from BB+ with a stable outlook and then withdrew its ratings.

Jun 06, 2014, 19:30 PM IST