Vedanta Ltd (BOM:700134.PFD)
₹ 10.4 (0%) Market Cap: - Enterprise Value: - PE Ratio: 11.53 PB Ratio: 4.54 GF Score: 84/100

Q2 2025 Vedanta Ltd Earnings Call Transcript

Nov 08, 2024 / 12:00PM GMT

Key Points

Positve
  • Vedanta Ltd (BOM:500295) reported a 44% year-on-year increase in quarterly EBITDA to INR10,364 crores, showcasing strong operational performance.
  • The company achieved its highest ever first half EBITDA of INR20,639 crores, marking a 46% year-on-year growth.
  • Vedanta Ltd (BOM:500295) maintained an industry-leading EBITDA margin of 34%, up 9% from the previous year, driven by cost reduction initiatives.
  • The aluminum business achieved its highest ever quarterly and half-yearly production, with a 3% year-on-year increase.
  • The company has made significant progress in its sustainability initiatives, including securing 1,900 megawatts of renewable energy commitments.
Negative
  • Vedanta Ltd (BOM:500295)'s iron ore business faced challenges due to transportation permit issues and heavy rainfall, impacting production.
  • The company is experiencing rising alumina market prices, which could pressure aluminum production costs.
  • There are delays in the ramp-up of the Lanjigarh refinery's Train-2, affecting alumina production targets.
  • The demerger process is still ongoing, with potential uncertainties around its completion by FY25.
  • The company faces external challenges in the global bauxite market, which could impact raw material sourcing.
Operator

Ladies and gentlemen, good day, and welcome to Vedanta Limited quarter two financial year 2025 earnings conference call. (Operator Instructions) Please note that this conference is being recorded. (Operator Instructions)

I now hand the conference over to Ms. Prerna Halwasiya, Deputy Head, Investor Relations and Company Secretary, Vedanta Limited. Thank you, and over to you.

Prerna Halwasiya
Vedanta Ltd - Deputy Head - IR & Company Secretary

Thank you, Yashaswi. Good evening, everyone, and welcome to Vedanta Limited's quarter two FY25 earnings conference call. I'm Prerna. I'm the Deputy Head, Investor Relations and Company Secretary for Vedanta. On behalf of the entire team, I would like to thank you for joining us today to discuss our financial results and business performance. The transcript of this call will be made available on Vedanta Limited's website.

The press release and presentation are already available on our website. Today, from our leadership team, we have with us Mr. Arun Misra, our Executive Director; Mr. Ajay Goel, our

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