Hindustan Zinc's stock surged by 4.78% to ₹589.50 after it was announced as the successful bidder for the Jhandawali - Satipura Amalgamated Potash and Halite Block in Rajasthan, India. The auction, conducted by the Ministry of Mines, was part of Tranche V for critical mineral blocks, where Hindustan Zinc submitted the highest final price offer of 3.05%. This block spans 1841.22 hectares and is classified at G3 exploration level. Hindustan Zinc, a subsidiary of the Vedanta Group, is recognized as the world's largest integrated zinc producer and ranks among the top five silver producers globally, exporting to over 40 countries and holding approximately 77% of India's primary zinc market. In its financial performance, the company reported a 46.23% increase in consolidated net profit to ₹3916 crore and a 27.81% rise in net sales to ₹10627 crore for the third quarter ending December 2025 compared to the same period in 2024.