Vedanta Q2 Results: Quarterly results will be released today, know which announcement will be most watched?:

News Topical, Digital Desk : Vedanta Q2 Results: Anil Agarwal-led mining company Vedanta Limited will release its September quarter (Q2FY25) results on Friday, October 31. The company's subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc, has already announced its results, and Hindustan Zinc accounts for approximately 40% of Vedanta's total EBIT (Earnings Before Interest and Tax).

According to a CNBC-TV18 poll, Vedanta's net profit is expected to decline by 38% compared to last year to ₹3,464 crore. This decline is primarily due to an exceptional gain of ₹1,800 crore in the base quarter of last year.

The company's revenue is expected to increase by 1.6% year-on-year to ₹38,250 crore, while EBITDA is expected to grow by 8% to reach ₹10,590 crore. EBITDA margin is expected to increase from 26.11% to 27.69% this quarter.

What will impact: Strong metal prices on the LME (London Metal Exchange) could offset the impact of weak volumes. Aluminum and zinc prices rose 7%, respectively, this quarter, which is likely to improve margins. According to data previously released by the company, Zinc India and Aluminum volumes remained nearly stable, while the Oil & Gas segment experienced a decline. Vedanta's aluminum business is expected to perform better as an increase in captive alumina mix will offset the impact of higher power costs, leading to a near-stabilization of production costs. The company will see the full benefit of cost savings in this segment in the second half of FY25. Meanwhile, the Oil & Gas segment's EBITDA is expected to decline due to weak volumes.

Investors will be watching these key factors:

Progress on volume and margin expansion projects
Management Comment on the Demerger Status
Cash flow and debt repayment plan of the parent company
Production, Cost and Capex Guidance for FY26
Ahead of the results, Vedanta shares fell 1.8% on Friday and the stock is trading at ₹507.