National Aluminium Company Ltd — Q1 FY27 earnings call
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The short read
NALCO reported total income growth of around 39% year-on-year in Q1 FY27, rising from INR3,930 crores to INR5,400 crores, with PBT up around 88% and EBITDA up around 78%. Management attributed the growth to improved volumes across bauxite, hydrate and wind power production, alongside higher alumina realizations. The company also discussed delays in the 5th Stream refinery commissioning, rising input costs for caustic soda, CP coke and HFO, and progress on its 0.5 million ton smelter expansion and captive coal mine ramp-up.
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Numbers mentioned
Total income: INR5,400 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“grew if you compare to previous year Q1 from INR3,930 crores to INR5,400 crores, around 39% growth Q1 to Q1”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
PBT growth: around 88% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“Earnings, if you see PBT grew by around 88%.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
EBITDA growth: around 78% (Q1 FY27)
p. 3
“EBITDA grew by around 78%.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 3 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alumina realization: $323 per ton (Q1 FY27)
p. 6
“Q1, our average realization was around $323 alumina.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alumina cost of production: INR22,766 per ton (Q1 FY27)
p. 17
“this year, first quarter, we have got around INR22,766, because of the increase in caustic soda and fuel oil, that is HFO”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Employee cost (average CTC): INR33 lakhs (Q1 FY27)
p. 5
“in this quarter, it is around INR33 lakhs.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Captive coal production: 8.80 lakh tons (Q1 FY27)
p. 9
“Q1 was 8.80 lakh tons.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total employee count: 4,848 (Q1 FY27 end)
p. 10
“As of now, it is 4,848.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Net cash: INR10,500-plus crores (as on 30 June 2026)
p. 12
“As on 30 June 2026. As on date, it is INR10,500-plus crores.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q1 capex spend: INR350 crores (Q1 FY27)
p. 12
“I think, INR350 crores.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Metal cost of production: 1,70,000 per ton (Q1 FY27)
p. 13
“This year, average Q1 is around 1,70,000.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 13 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Aluminum production capacity utilization: 958-959 pots operating (Q1 FY27)
p. 21
“We are operating -- as on date, we are operating around 958, 959 ports.”
Pankaj Kumar Sharma, page 21 of the filed PDF · View the filing
What management said it would do
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Alumina production from 5th Stream refinery — around 2 lakh tons · FY27
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 4
“This year, our target was that we'll be producing around 2 lakh tons of alumina from this refinery.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
5th Stream refinery mechanical completion — mechanical completion of all packages · September end
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 4
“Our target is by September end, we have to complete mechanical completion of all these packages, do the integrated trial first.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alumina sales volume — 16 lakh tons · FY27
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 5
“This year, we are targeting 16 lakhs, whatever 2 lakhs extra alumina we are trying to produce from 5th Stream, that will be added to our sales value.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alumina cost of production — INR21,000 to INR22,000 per ton · Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Abhay Kumar Behuria
p. 7
“we don't think our cost will be increased. Rather our cost will be within that range only, around INR21,000 to INR22,000 per ton of alumina.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
0.5 million ton smelter and power plant completion — December 2030 · by 2030 end or 31 first half
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 8
“the time lines which we have given to the Ministry and our internal time line is by December 2030, we have to complete this plant along with the power plant.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Total capex for smelter and power plant expansion — around INR25,000 crores · FY27-28 through FY30-31
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 8
“capex is concerned, the overall capex expenditure will be somewhere around INR25,000 crores and this will start from financial year '27, '28”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex for FY27 — INR1,500 crores to INR1,800 crores · FY27
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 11
“still, we'll be doing somewhere around INR1,500 crores to INR1,700 crores or INR1,800 crores.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Capex for FY28 — around INR2,500 crores · FY27-28
stated firmly by Abhay Kumar Behuria
p. 11
“Next year, we have planned roughly around INR2,500 crores...”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Captive coal production — 4.8 million tons · FY27
stated firmly by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 11
“This year, we are targeting 4.8 million tons because 20% increase is allowed for that, all permissions and all that under process.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 11 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Pottangi mine production start — production start · October 2026 onwards
stated conditionally by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 10
“October onwards, we'll start the production.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Alumina realization — around $370 per ton · Q2 FY27
stated conditionally by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 15
“So Q2 average $370, I think we'll be getting Q2.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
LME aluminum price — $3,000 to $3,200 · remaining part of FY27
stated conditionally by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 14
“We are also expecting to somewhere in between $3,000 to $3,200 will be the LME in the remaining part of the year.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Employee count reduction — 170 to 200 per year · next 3-4 years
stated as an aspiration by Brijendra Pratap Singh
p. 10
“Every year, we'll be around 200. 170 to 200 every year reduction will be there in coming 3, 4 years.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Q&A highlights
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Management said mechanical completion is targeted by September end with production stabilizing over 3-4 months, expecting around 2 lakh tons of alumina this year.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Amit Lahoti: How is the 5th Stream refinery commissioning progressing and can 300,000 tons still be produced this fiscal year?
p. 4
“This year, our target was that we'll be producing around 2 lakh tons of alumina from this refinery.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management attributed the delay to the scale and complexity of the chemical process plant, citing a 2-3 month slippage.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Amit Lahoti: Why has the refinery commissioning been delayed by around 6 months?
p. 5
“There is almost 2, 3 months delays there, not very huge delays there.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management confirmed the reduction reflects superannuation of high-paid employees, lower retirement benefit provisions, and reduced PRP provisioning.
Answered by Abhay Kumar Behuria
Asked by Amit Lahoti: Is the drop in employee cost linked to the superannuation plan guided earlier?
p. 5
“That is because rightly you have said that is because of superannuated of the high paid employees and induction of the employees at the entry level.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 5 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said input costs for caustic soda, CP coke and HFO have risen but higher alumina prices are expected to offset the impact.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Aditya Welekar: Will rising raw material costs pressure margins as aluminum prices have cooled?
p. 6
“So that will offset somewhat raw material, what is increase in the raw material cost.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the premium rise was due to the war situation and expects it to stabilize or decline as tensions ease.
Answered by Abhay Kumar Behuria
Asked by Pinakin: Will domestic aluminum premiums increase further given the Middle East situation?
p. 7
“we are expecting that it may remain the same or maybe it may go down also.”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 7 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the power plant has sufficient captive coal but refinery coal stock is running low due to rake priority given to power plants.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Vikash Singh: Is coal inventory sufficient for the monsoon season, and are there disruptions?
p. 8
“Now it is around 2 to 3 days. That is because of the restriction given by the government, the priority of the rakes there, we are heavily dependent on the rakes from the railways and the priority is given to the power plant.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said the mining plan approval is done and EC approval is expected within 2-3 months, with production already ramped to the targeted rate.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Manav Gogia: What is the status of the EC process for the captive coal mine expansion to 4.8 million tons?
p. 9
“The next maybe 2, 3 months, we'll be getting the EC.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said an 8-kilometer road needs to be built amid local resistance, with production targeted from October onwards.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Manav Gogia: When will production start at the Pottangi mine?
p. 10
“October onwards, we'll start the production.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 10 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management explained the JV will fund the power plant via 30:70 equity-debt with NALCO's equity share around INR1,750 crores, while smelter expansion will be funded through internal accruals.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Sumangal Nevatia: How will the power plant capex be financed given the NLC joint venture structure?
p. 12
“So balanced money, which we have we'll be utilizing for our expansion project of smelter and other projects we are also considering that will be entirely through equity because we have sufficient balance.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 12 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management expects LME prices to remain between $3,000-$3,200 for the rest of the year given a projected supply deficit.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Digant Haria: What is the outlook for aluminum metal prices as Middle East smelters come back online?
p. 14
“There will be a deficit of around 0.88 million tons of metal in the international market.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 14 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said such contracts were cancelled because spot prices were more favorable, and future term deals depend on getting better pricing.
Answered by Brijendra Pratap Singh
Asked by Akhilesh Kumar: Does NALCO have LME-linked term contracts for alumina, and will this continue?
p. 15
“So it totally depends on we'll be doing tender if we get the better prices around 12%, 13%, 14%, then only we'll book the order.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 15 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management estimated reserves of around 110-120 million tons combined, giving a balance life of roughly 15-20 years at current run rates.
Answered by Pankaj Kumar Sharma
Asked by Rajesh Majumdar: What is the balance life of the Panchpatmali bauxite mines?
p. 19
“we can say that the balance life of our Panchpatmali bauxite mine will be approximately 15 to 20 years.”
Pankaj Kumar Sharma, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Management said current net cash is around INR10,500 crores and expects to add roughly INR3,500 crores annually from PAT after capex and dividends.
Answered by Abhay Kumar Behuria
Asked by Rajesh Majumdar: What is the net cash position and expected cash generation through the year?
p. 20
“We have a balance of INR10,500 crores now every year, seeing our profitability and the PAT, we are adding INR3,500-plus crores”
Abhay Kumar Behuria, page 20 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Risks flagged
Coal stock shortages at refineries due to rake allocation priority to power plants
p. 8
“The coal stock, we have to maintain at the level of maybe 10 to 15 days. Now it is around 2 to 3 days.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 8 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Rising raw material costs for caustic soda, CP coke and HFO increasing metal cost of production
p. 6
“So this has increased our overall cost of production by around INR15,000 to INR16,000 per ton of metal.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 6 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Local resistance delaying road construction needed for Pottangi mine operations
p. 9
“We have along with district authorities, some resistance is coming there, some activists and some resistance are coming there.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 9 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Delay in 5th Stream refinery mechanical completion versus original schedule
p. 4
“Of course, the mechanical completion, which was supposed to be done by June, July, maybe getting delayed by 2, 3 months.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 4 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Potential decline in domestic aluminum premiums as Middle East war situation eases and supply normalizes
p. 17
“In the subsequent months when this phases out, the premium will go down.”
Brijendra Pratap Singh, page 17 of the filed PDF · View the filing
Uncertainty on bauxite quality benefits from Pottangi mine pending detailed exploration
p. 19
“So at this point of time, we cannot be 100% sure that we will be getting that advantage.”
Pankaj Kumar Sharma, page 19 of the filed PDF · View the filing
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