Viceroy research vs Vedanta group: The 'Ponzi' row explained | JP Morgan | Vedanta share price

Last Updated: Jul 11 2025 | 8:36 PM IST

In the face of damaging allegations from American short-seller Viceroy Research, mining giant Vedanta has found an ally. Global brokerage JP Morgan has come to the defence of the Anil Agarwal-led group, calling the claims overstated and reaffirming its confidence in the company’s financial health. So, what exactly are the allegations against Vedanta? And why is JP Morgan backing Vedanta?

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