Udaipur, Rajasthan, India, June 2026 — Hindustan Zinc Limited has appointed Amit Gupta as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO), bringing onboard a seasoned finance leader with more than two decades of experience across financial strategy, corporate finance, business planning, financial reporting, capital allocation, governance, and operational finance within the metals, mining, natural resources, and manufacturing sectors.
Gupta assumes the CFO position at a pivotal time for Hindustan Zinc as the company continues to strengthen its position as the world’s largest zinc producer and one of the leading silver producers globally. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s financial strategy, capital management, business performance, governance frameworks, investor confidence, and long-term value creation initiatives while supporting the organization’s sustainability and growth ambitions.
Prior to joining Hindustan Zinc, Gupta served as CFO, Vedanta Limited (Aluminium & Power) and Deputy CFO, Aluminium Sector at Vedanta Group. In this role, he was responsible for driving financial performance, strategic planning, capital allocation, and business transformation initiatives across one of India’s largest aluminium and power businesses. His leadership helped strengthen financial discipline and support the sector’s growth and operational objectives.
Before his assignment with Vedanta’s Aluminium business, Gupta served as Chief Financial Officer at Bharat Aluminium Company Limited (BALCO) for more than four years. During his tenure, he played a key role in enhancing financial performance, strengthening governance frameworks, and supporting strategic growth initiatives for one of India’s leading aluminium producers. Earlier, he was Group Head – FP&A at Vedanta Resources Limited, where he led financial planning and analysis functions across the Group and contributed to strategic decision-making at the corporate level.
A significant portion of Gupta’s career was spent with Cairn India Ltd, where he held multiple finance leadership positions over more than eleven years. His responsibilities spanned corporate and statutory reporting, IFRS implementation, SOX compliance, project finance, business valuation, financial controls, and corporate planning. Earlier in his career, he held finance and commercial leadership roles at LG Electronics and Vishal Retail Ltd, building a strong foundation in financial management, budgeting, reporting, and business operations. His extensive experience across diverse industries and leadership positions positions him strongly to guide Hindustan Zinc’s financial strategy and future growth.
About Hindustan Zinc
Hindustan Zinc Limited, a Vedanta Group company, is the world’s largest integrated zinc producer and among the top five silver producers globally. The company serves customers in more than 40 countries and commands approximately 75% of India’s primary zinc market, playing a critical role in supporting infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy transition initiatives.
Recognized as the world’s most sustainable company in the metals and mining category by the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025, Hindustan Zinc continues to set industry benchmarks in operational excellence, innovation, and ESG leadership. The company is also a certified water-positive organization and remains committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier while driving meaningful social impact through extensive community development and CSR initiatives.
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