Hindustan Zinc names Amarendu Prakash as new CEO; quarterly profit more than doubles on strong metal prices

Amarendu Prakash will become Hindustan Zinc's new CEO on August 1. The company reported its first-quarter profit more than doubled from last year. Base and precious metal prices surged, boosting company earnings significantly. Mined and refined metal production saw a slight increase during the period. Total revenue from operations climbed substantially, reflecting strong market performance.