Hindustan Zinc’s Q2 PAT rises 14%, helps sector resilience late in trade

Hindustan Zinc (a Vedanta subsidiary) reported Q2 consolidated net profit of ₹2,649 crore, up ~14% YoY, while revenue increased 3.5%. The solid bottom line backed by stable operations lifted sentiment in base metals names during the afternoon session. The stock outperformed peers in the metals pack into market close. Analysts note that steady demand and margin discipline helped buffer the sector amid mixed macro cues and global volatility.