Encumbrances Over Vedanta Ltd Shares Fully Released Following Repayment of Facilities
Vedanta Limited (VEDL) saw the complete release of encumbrances over its equity shares, effective from 21 August 2026, following the full repayment of facilities and all other liabilities under several agreements.The encumbrances were previously established over the equity shares of VEDL, which were held by direct and indirect subsidiaries of Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL). These subsidiaries include Twin Star Holdings Ltd (TSHL), Welter Trading Limited, Vedanta Holdings Mauritius Limited (VHML), Vedanta Holdings Mauritius II Limited (VHMLII), and Vedanta Netherlands Investments BV (VNIBV).
The encumbrances were created through a series of Facilities Agreements, collectively structured across multiple tranches. These agreements included a facility agreement dated 17 April 2025 for facilities up to US$ 530,000,000, a facilities agreement dated 24 June 2025 for facilities aggregating up to US$ 600,000,000, and a May 2026 AR Agreement for a total commitment aggregating up to US$ 600,000,000.
These agreements established constraints on the shares, including the creation of a negative lien on the shares held by the Obligors (TSHL, VHML II, and Welter or a Material Subsidiary), and a requirement for the VRL Group to retain control over VEDL, owning at least 50.1% of the issued equity share capital.
Encumbrance Details
Data related to the encumbrances, as reported by Kroll Trustee Services (HK) Limited, shows the following details regarding the shares:| Metric | Shares/Percentage |
|---|---|
| Shares carrying voting rights (Encumbered) | 2,139,651,763 |
| Percentage of Encumbered Shares | 54.72% |
| Equity Share Listed Capital | ₹ 3,910,388,057 |
The release of the encumbrances over VEDL shares, which were previously disclosed across several dates including 17 April 2025, 25 June 2025, 02 February 2026, and 15 May 2026, was confirmed on 21 August 2026. Kroll confirmed that there are no outstanding encumbrances over the equity shares of VEDL in favor of the lenders.
Status of Demerged Entities
In addition to the release of encumbrances over VEDL, the encumbrances over the equity shares of four demerged entities—Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited, Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited, Vedanta Power Limited, and Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited—were also fully released. These entities, which commenced trading on 15 June 2026 on the BSE Limited and the National Stock Exchange of India Limited, benefited from the repayment of the facilities under the relevant Facilities Agreement.VEDL Stock Price Movement
Vedanta Limited shares closed lower today, shedding 0.91% and settling at ₹276.45 in post-market trading. The stock traded within a range of ₹272.40 to ₹281.45, while nearly 17 million shares were exchanged during the session.Disclaimer: Due care and diligence have been taken in compiling and presenting news and market-related content. However, errors or omissions may arise despite such efforts.
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