Hindustan Zinc Ltd.

Hindustan Zinc has reported results for second quarter ended September 30, 2012.

The company has posted a rise of 14.51% in its net profit at Rs 1539.79 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 as compared to Rs 1344.69 crore for the same quarter in the previous year. Total income from operation has increased by 11.81% at Rs 3405.22 crore for quarter under review as compared to Rs 3045.57 crore for the quarter ended September 30, 2011.

Hindustan Zinc manufactures three qualities of zinc -- special high grade zinc used in construction, infrastructure, household appliances etc; high grade zinc and prime western zinc. It manufactures silver used in photographic material, conductor, jewellery, etc.