Vedanta Limited's net profit dipped 11.7% to ₹3,185 crore due to margin pressure. But Q1 FY26 revenue rose 5.8% YoY to ₹37,824 crore, driven by solid operational performance across its metals and energy segments. Alumina output hit a record 587 kt, and ferrochrome surged 150% QoQ. Analysts flagged cost headwinds despite operational gains.