Metals and mining major Vedanta Limited reported a 71.8% year-on-year surge in consolidated net profit to ₹5,473 crore for the first quarter of FY27, driven by strong operational performance and robust volume growth across its core segments. Consolidated revenue from operations jumped 53.6% year-on-year to ₹24,205 crore, while the company's board approved a strategic demerger of its real estate business into a standalone listed entity.Key Financial Highlights: Q1 FY27Vedanta delivered a record-breaking performance in Q1 FY27 across profitability, margins, and operational efficiency. The company's EBITDA nearly doubled year-on-year to reach a record high, benefiting from disciplined cost control and record quarterly outputs in several key operational units.Q1 FY27 At a GlanceConsolidated Net Profit: ₹5,473 crore (Up 71.8% YoY from ₹3,185 crore)Revenue from Operations: ₹24,205 crore (Up 53.6% YoY from ₹15,754 crore)Operating EBITDA: Record ₹8,469 crore (Up 98.5% YoY from ₹4,267 crore)EBITDA Margin: Expanded to 57% (excluding copper business), up 985 bps YoYDeleveraging: Net debt reduced by ₹2,223 crore during the quarter, bringing overall borrowing costs below 8.5% per annumFinancial Performance SnapshotParameterQ1 FY27Q1 FY26Growth (YoY)Revenue from Operations₹24,205 Cr₹15,754 Cr+53.6%Operating EBITDA₹8,469 Cr₹4,267 Cr+98.5%EBITDA Margin57.0%~47.0%+985 bpsConsolidated Net Profit₹5,473 Cr₹3,185 Cr+71.8%Operational Drivers & Management LeadershipOperational execution across Vedanta's diversified asset portfolio provided key tailwinds during the June quarter. Zinc India achieved its highest-ever first-quarter mined metal output, while FACOR recorded its highest-ever quarterly ore production and EBITDA. Additionally, Copper India registered its strongest first-quarter sales volume in eight years.Alongside its earnings report, the company announced that its board approved the appointment of Arun Misra as Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective August 1."We have delivered a strong start to FY27, with robust performance across all business segments of demerged Vedanta," said Arun Misra, Executive Director and incoming CEO. "This consistent operational execution across our portfolio reflects the strength of our underlying asset base and our continued focus on volume growth, cost efficiency, and value creation."Real Estate Demerger ApprovedTo unlock shareholder value and streamline asset management, Vedanta's board of directors approved a draft scheme to vertically split and demerge its property business into a newly listed entity, Vedanta Property Platforms Limited.Under the proposed 1:20 share ratio, existing Vedanta shareholders will receive 1 share of Vedanta Property Platforms for every 20 shares held in Vedanta Limited. The surplus real estate portfolio being spun off comprises approximately 2,200 acres of industrial land and nearly 55,000 square feet of commercial and residential property.Also Read :- Vedanta Aluminium Q1 Results: Net Profit Rises 34% QoQ to ₹5,629 Crore, Revenue Up 12%
