Hindustan Zinc Limited, the country’s only and the world’s largest integrated zinc producer, has contributed Rs 18,963 crore to the national exchequer in FY25, according to its 8th Annual Tax Transparency Report released today. This marks a 44 per cent year-on-year increase and brings the company’s five-year total contribution to Rs 87,616 crore.
The contribution-56 per cent of Hindustan Zinc’s operational revenue-underscores its role in nation building and commitment to fiscal transparency. The report provides a detailed breakdown of payments including Rs 18,191 crore in government royalties and levies, Rs 12,393 crore in corporate income taxes, Rs 21,627 crore in dividends to the Government of India, and Rs 27,500 crore in indirect taxes.
Hindustan Zinc achieved several operational milestones in FY25, including record mined and refined metal production of 1,095 KT and 1,052 KT, respectively. It also recorded a four-year low zinc production cost of $1,052/MT and grew total metal reserves to 13.1 Mt, extending mine life beyond 25 years.
The company, which contributes an average of Rs 3,600 crore annually to Rajasthan’s economy, engaged a Big 4 audit firm to provide independent assurance on the report. The initiative aligns with its strong Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) agenda. Hindustan Zinc has been ranked the world’s most sustainable metals and mining company by S and P Global’s Corporate Sustainability Assessment.