NALCO Achieves Record breaking Profit of ₹5,324 Crore in FY 2024-25

Bhubaneswar, May 23, 2025  — National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Mines, has reported its highest-ever annual profit of ₹5,324 crore for the financial year 2024-25, marking a significant milestone in the company’s performance and growth.

This achievement is attributed to several strategic initiatives, cooperative team work and favorable market conditions:

Enhanced Operational Efficiency: NALCO implemented process improvements that led to increased productivity and cost savings.

Cost Management: The company effectively reduced input costs, including a 22% year-on-year decrease in raw material expenses during Q3 FY25  .

Market Demand: There was a robust and optimum demand for aluminium and alumina, leading to better sales realization and higher sales volumes.


In Q3 FY25, NALCO’s net profit surged to ₹1,582.90 crore, a 224.5% increase compared to the same period in the previous year. Revenue from operations also saw a significant rise, reaching ₹4,662.22 crore, up 39.27% year-on-year  .

For the nine months ending December 2024, the company reported a net profit of ₹3,246 crore and operating revenue of ₹11,520 crore, reflecting a 211% increase in net profit and a 20% increase in revenue compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year  .

Brijendra Pratap Singh, Chairman and Managing Director of NALCO, credited the company’s success to improved process efficiency, reduction in input costs, and enhanced product quality. He also emphasized the company’s focus on completing expansion projects, including the 5th stream expansion of the refinery, operationalization of Pottangi Mines, brownfield expansion of the smelter plant, and planned captive power plant expansion  .

In line with its strong financial performance, NALCO declared a second interim dividend of ₹4 per share (80% on the face value of ₹5 each) for FY 2024-25. The record date for the dividend was set as February 14, 2025, with payments to be made on or before March 10, 2025  .

NALCO’s record-breaking profit underscores its resilience and strategic acumen in navigating market dynamics, reinforcing its position as a leading player in India’s aluminium industry.