Mumbai, January 7, 2026: Vedanta Limited (BSE: 500295 | NSE: VEDL) has received approval for its long-planned corporate demerger, marking a pivotal step in its transformation into a portfolio of independent, sector-focused listed companies. The move positions Vedanta to sharpen strategic focus, unlock value, and align capital allocation with distinct business priorities.
Demerger Structure and Shareholder Entitlement
Following the approval, Vedanta will transition into five separate listed entities, each operating as a pure-play business with dedicated leadership teams and capital structures. Post-demerger, shareholders will receive additional equity in the newly created companies.For every equity share held in Vedanta Limited, shareholders will be entitled to receive one equity share each in four newly demerged entities, in addition to their existing holding.
Proposed Post-Demerger Entities
| Sl. No. | Entity |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vedanta Limited |
| 2 | Vedanta Aluminium |
| 3 | Vedanta Oil and Gas |
| 4 | Vedanta Power (merchant power approval pending) |
| 5 | Vedanta Iron and Steel |
Strategic Rationale
The reorganisation is designed to create focused, scalable businesses aligned with strong global and domestic demand trends across metals, energy, and materials. Each entity will operate with greater strategic clarity, enabling targeted growth, improved governance, and sharper investor visibility.The transition is expected to enhance long-term value creation by allowing investors to independently assess and participate in the growth trajectories of individual businesses rather than a diversified conglomerate structure.
Commodity Landscape: 2025 in Review
Vedanta’s demerger comes against the backdrop of a volatile but structurally supportive commodity environment during calendar year 2025, marked by energy transition demand, supply chain realignments, and heightened geopolitical focus on critical minerals.Key Commodity Price Performance in 2025
| Commodity | 2025 High | YTD Change |
|---|---|---|
| Silver | US$ 71.99 per oz | +145% |
| Copper | US$ 12,453.39 per tonne | +43% |
| Aluminium | US$ 2,968 per tonne | +19% |
| Zinc | US$ 3,081.82 per tonne | +6% |
| Brent Crude | — | -14% |
| Natural Gas | — | -9% |
Business Highlights During December 2025
During the month, Vedanta reported multiple operational and strategic developments across its portfolio:- Vedanta Aluminium secured the second global rank in the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment 2025 for the third consecutive year.
- The group was declared the successful bidder for the Genjana Nickel-Chromium-Platinum Group Elements block and the Depo Graphite-Vanadium block, strengthening its critical minerals footprint.
- Cairn Oil and Gas represented India at the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference.
- Hindustan Zinc participated in the 44th India International Trade Fair with a dedicated mining pavilion showcase.
- Vedanta Aluminium hosted global financial institutions at its Jharsuguda operations, home to the world’s largest aluminium plant.
About the Company
Vedanta Limited is a diversified natural resources company listed on BSE and NSE, with operations spanning aluminium, zinc, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, copper, power, and critical minerals. The group is among India’s largest producers of aluminium and zinc and continues to expand its presence across resource-intensive sectors aligned with long-term global demand trends.Source:
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