Hindustan Copper Surges on Ambitious Expansion Plans and Rs 2,000 Crore Capex

opper Surges on Ambitious Expansion Plans and Rs 2,000 Crore Capex Share Price Soars with Robust Trading Volumes Hindustan Copper Ltd., India’s leading copper mining company, witnessed a sharp rally in its share price, surging over 10% on September 12, 2025, with trading volumes reaching 12 times the one-month average. The spike was driven by investor enthusiasm surrounding the company’s ambitious expansion plans and a detailed capital expenditure (capex) roadmap outlined in a recent investor presentation. The stock’s performance reflects growing market confidence in Hindustan Copper’s strategic vision to bolster its position in the global copper market amid rising demand. Tripling Capacity to Meet Growing Demand Hindustan Copper announced plans to scale its mining capacity by more than threefold, from 3.47 million tonnes (MT) in FY25 to 12.2 MT by FY31. This aggressive expansion aims to capitalize on the increasing global and domestic demand for copper, driven by its critical role in renewable energy, electric vehicles, and infrastructure development. The company’s focus on capacity building is expected to strengthen India’s self-reliance in copper production, reducing dependence on imports.