NALCO reported its best-ever performance in Q2 FY25–26 with a net profit of ₹1,433 crore, up 35% year-on-year, and total income of ₹4,292 crore, up 7.2%. H1 profit rose 50.15% to ₹2,497 crore. Alumina and Aluminium production hit record highs, and an interim dividend of ₹4 per share was declared, totalling ₹734.65 crore.