National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), an Indian state-owned aluminum giant, reported that the company’s net profit soared by 77% year on year to Rs 10.64 billion in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026, mainly driven by increasing demand for aluminum in India, improved cost efficiency, and strong export markets.

The company's revenue from operations for the quarter grew by 33% year on year to Rs 38.07 billion. Total income reached Rs 39.3045 billion, up by 35% year on year.

NALCO also had significant increases in production and sales volumes. Bauxite transportation rose by 6.56%, while output of alumina hydrate, calcined alumina, and aluminum cast metal grew by 35.5%, 52.25% and 2.68%, respectively.

Meanwhile, alumina exports jumped by 209% and domestic alumina sales soared by 190%. These record increases led the company to its highest-ever domestic sales for both alumina and aluminum in the period.