Hindustan Copper Ltd

The uptick in copper prices supported the stock, with Hindustan Copper benefiting as a key domestic player in copper mining and production. The rally in global copper prices follows easing geopolitical concerns after signs of renewed talks between the US and Iran, lifting sentiment across industrial metals. Prices on both the Shanghai Futures Exchange and the London Metal Exchange moved higher during the session. Analysts noted that structural demand drivers such as electrification and the energy transition continue to underpin copper prices. However, near-term uncertainties related to global energy supply disruptions persist. Further support came from demand expectations in China, where refined copper consumption is projected to grow steadily over the coming years. Supply-side concerns, including potential disruptions linked to sulphur availability and processing constraints, also contributed to the upward momentum in base metal prices. Hindustan Copper is a central public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The principal activities of the company are exploration, exploitation, mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting and refining. As on 31 December 2025, the Government of India held 66.14% in the company. Hindustan Copper has reported 148.5% jump in consolidated net profit to Rs 156.23 crore on a 109.7% increase in revenue from operations to Rs 687.34 crore in Q3 FY26 over Q3 FY25.

Total operating expenses for the period under review aggregated to Rs 442.82 crore, up 101.1% YoY. Profit before tax in Q3 FY26 stood at Rs 212.52 crore, up by 151.7% from Rs 84.43 crore recorded in Q3 FY25. The company's board has approved an interim dividend of Re 1 per share for the financial year 2025-26. The company has fixed Friday, 13 February 2026 as the 'record date' to determine the eligibility of the shareholders to receive the interim dividend. The dividend would be paid on or before Friday, 06 March 2026. Hindustan Copper is a central public sector undertaking under the administrative control of Ministry of Mines, Government of India. The principal activities of the company are exploration, exploitation, mining of copper and copper ore including beneficiation of minerals, smelting and refining. As on 31 December 2025, the Government of India held 66.14% in the company. The scrip declined 3.52% to currently trade at Rs 585.95 on the BSE. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Net profit of Hindustan Copper rose 148.50% to Rs 156.23 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 62.87 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. Sales rose 109.70% to Rs 687.34 crore in the quarter ended December 2025 as against Rs 327.77 crore during the previous quarter ended December 2024. ParticularsQuarter EndedDec. 2025Dec. 2024% Var. Sales687.34327.77 110 OPM %35.5732.82 - PBDT260.46122.06 113 PBT212.5284.43 152 NP156.2362.87 148 Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper announced that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 05 February 2026, has recommended a Interim Dividend of Rs.1 per share (i.e.20%), subject to the approval of the shareholders.Powered by Capital Market - Live

ABB India Ltd, Balu Forge Industries Ltd, Moschip Technologies Ltd and Gland Pharma Ltd are among the other gainers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 29 January 2026.Hindustan Copper Ltd spiked 16.90% to Rs 739.6 at 11:46 IST. The stock was the biggest gainer in the BSE's 'A' group. On the BSE, 124.52 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 45.63 lakh shares in the past one month. ABB India Ltd surged 9.00% to Rs 5500.1. The stock was the second biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 40601 shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 6513 shares in the past one month. Balu Forge Industries Ltd soared 8.55% to Rs 386.5. The stock was the third biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 3.25 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.75 lakh shares in the past one month. Moschip Technologies Ltd advanced 8.10% to Rs 202.95. The stock was the fourth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 6.17 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 1.47 lakh shares in the past one month. Gland Pharma Ltd rose 7.18% to Rs 1810. The stock was the fifth biggest gainer in 'A' group. On the BSE, 1.68 lakh shares were traded on the counter so far as against the average daily volumes of 34148 shares in the past one month. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper will hold a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company on 5 February 2026.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper Ltd rose for a third straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 630.45, up 12.15% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.36% on the day, quoting at 25265.1. The Sensex is at 82129.59, up 0.33%. Hindustan Copper Ltd has added around 29.34% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal index of which Hindustan Copper Ltd is a constituent, has added around 12.39% in last one month and is currently quoting at 11829.65, up 2.51% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 734.4 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 521.29 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 94.81 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper announced that underground mining operations at Kendadih Copper Mine, Ghatshila, Jharkhand (a unit of Hindustan Copper) has successfully commenced on 15 January 2026. Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper Ltd is up for a third straight session in a row. The stock is quoting at Rs 559.5, up 3.25% on the day as on 12:49 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.02% on the day, quoting at 26333.65. The Sensex is at 85736.3, down 0.03%. Hindustan Copper Ltd has risen around 53.92% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal index of which Hindustan Copper Ltd is a constituent, has risen around 13.28% in last one month and is currently quoting at 11421.85, up 0.59% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 361.45 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 456.49 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 91.41 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live

Hindustan Copper Ltd is up for a fifth straight session today. The stock is quoting at Rs 432.05, up 5.95% on the day as on 12:44 IST on the NSE. The benchmark NIFTY is up around 0.06% on the day, quoting at 26193.1. The Sensex is at 85533.45, up 0.01%. Hindustan Copper Ltd has gained around 34.93% in last one month. Meanwhile, Nifty Metal index of which Hindustan Copper Ltd is a constituent, has gained around 7.3% in last one month and is currently quoting at 10727.05, up 0.76% on the day. The volume in the stock stood at 322.21 lakh shares today, compared to the daily average of 178.86 lakh shares in last one month.The PE of the stock is 68.78 based on TTM earnings ending September 25.Powered by Capital Market - Live