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Vedanta to Tata Steel: Metal stocks tumble as tariffs cloud growth outlook

This comes a day after US President Donald Trump unleashed tariffs on all trading countries, even as analysts expect the risk of recession and inflation to rise in the US

Vedanta Q4 mined metal, aluminium, iron ore, saleable steel production up

Vedanta registered an increase in aluminium, mined metal, iron ore, and saleable steel output and decline in production of oil and gas in the fourth quarter of FY25. The company's aluminum production during the quarter grew marginally by 1 per cent to 6,03,000 tonnes compared to the same period in the previous fiscal year. Similarly, mined metal production at Vedanta's Zinc India division rose 4 per cent to 3,10,000 tonnes, driven by improved mined metal grades and mill recovery. The production of mined metal at the Zinc International division for the fourth quarter was 50,000 tonnes, up 52 per cent year-on-year, the company said in a statement. The conglomerate also registered a 41 per cent increase in the production of copper cathode, which stood at 44,000 tonnes. Iron ore production in the January-March period was at 2.1 million tonnes, up 22 per cent from the year-ago period. The total saleable steel production increased 4 per cent year-on-year, driven by increase in hot metal

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Vedanta to set up aluminium park in Odisha's Jharsuguda over 253 acres

Vedanta Ltd on Monday said it will set up a modern aluminium park in Odisha's Jharsuguda, close to its aluminium smelter. Spanning over 253 acres, the park will attract more than 100 micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and generate 2 lakh employment opportunities, the company said in a statement. Vedanta would invest Rs 1 lakh crore for setting up of the park and an aluminium plant of 3 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) capacity in Rayagada district, it said. Our journey in Odisha has been nothing short of transformative. From breaking barriers with the country's first women-operated potline to fostering sustainable growth through our skill development and environmental initiatives, we are deeply committed to shaping Odisha's bright future, said Vedanta Aluminium's chief operating officer (COO), Sunil Gupta. Our latest investment of Rs 1 lakh crore is a testament to our enduring belief in the state's potential to lead India's industrial revolution, he said. At the Utkarsh ..

Vedanta Group submits EoI to acquire Jaiprakash Associates via insolvency

Business conglomerate Vedanta Group has shown interest in acquiring Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL) through an insolvency process, according to sources. Jaypee Group's flagship firm JAL, which is into cement, power, hotels, construction and real estate businesses, has been admitted into the corporate insolvency resolution process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, through an order dated June 3, 2024, passed by the National Company Law Tribunal, Allahabad Bench. Sources said that Vedanta Group has submitted an Expression of Interest (EOI) to acquire the bankrupt JAL. Adani Group has also submitted an EOI. Vedanta Ltd is one of the world's leading natural resources conglomerates, with primary interests in aluminium, zinc-lead-silver, oil and gas, iron ore, steel, copper, power, ferro alloys, nickel, semiconductor and glass. Earlier this month, the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) directed that the resolution plans to acquire JAL through the insolvency process should

Vedanta board approves appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO of aluminium biz

Vedanta on Wednesday said its board has approved the appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO of its aluminium business. The development comes at a time when Vedanta is demerging its businesses, including its aluminium business, into four independent entities. "The board of directors at its meeting held on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, has inter alia considered and approved appointment of Rajiv Kumar as CEO - Aluminium Business and designating him as senior management personnel at Vedanta Ltd effective March 26," the company said in a regulatory filing. On recommendation of the nomination and remuneration panel, the board has approved the appointment of Kumar for three years. Prior to joining Vedanta, Kumar was with Tata Steel. He has over three decades of experience in the steel and mining sectors. "He will lead overall strategy for the Aluminium business including an effective demerger approach for maximising value, development of strategic alliances to fast-track business delivery as wel

Metal stocks shine: HZL, SAIL, JSW Steel rally up to 10% on safeguard duty

Metal stock rally: The Nifty Metal index rose as much as 1.67 per cent to hit an intraday high of 9,185.20.

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Newly demerged Vedanta cos could grow into $100 bn each: Agarwal

Vedanta Ltd Chairman Anil Agarwal on Monday reaffirmed the company's commitment to unlocking value, saying the four new companies that will emerge from the demerger, have the potential to grow into USD 100 billion companies each. The company's proposed demerger will create four independent natural resource-focused entities with management structures, capital frameworks, and strategic priorities. In a letter to shareholders, Agarwal highlighted the need for pure-play businesses and how the proposed demerger will help Vedanta achieve this. Vedanta plans to split the mining conglomerate into different businesses with a view to simplify the group's structure and help manage its debt burden. Mining tycoon launched the plan to overhaul the business in 2023 after failing to take Vedanta private in 2020. According to Vedanta's demerger scheme, every Vedanta shareholder will receive 1 additional share in each of the 4 newly demerged companies on the completion of the demerger process. The

Vedanta promoters to retain over 50% stake in all demerged entities

Vedanta Resources Chairman Anil Agarwal says promoters will retain over 50% stake in each demerged entity; debt reduction to $3 billion targeted by FY27 without stake dilution

Vedanta repays $900 mn loan, deleverages balance sheet by $550 mn

The loan, taken by subsidiary THL Zinc Ventures in May 2023 at 13.9 per cent interest, was partly repaid using funds from Vedanta's $1 billion June 2024 QIP

Company on track to achieve 30% women in workforce by 2030, says Vedanta

Vedanta on Saturday said it is on track to achieve 30 per cent women representation by 2030. Notably, 28 per cent of its women representation is in decision-making roles, highest among metals and mining companies in the country. Vedanta is bridging the talent gap by adding qualified women into its fold, a statement said. Aligned with Vedanta's sustainability goals, the company has implemented progressive people policies to support its workforce, including rich job content, targeted hiring, mentorship programs, accelerated career-growth opportunities in high-growth businesses. Policies such as 'no questions asked' work-from-home option for women, flexible work hours, year-long sabbatical for childcare and spouse hiring among others, support their growth during different life-stages. Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc has launched the Women of Zinc campaign, attracting women to metals sector on International Women's Day 2025. The campaign is a bold initiative designed to showcase th

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NCLT rejects Talwandi Power's demerger in Vedanta restructuring plan

The National Company Law Tribunal has dismissed the demerger scheme filed by Talwandi Sabo Power Ltd (TSPL) after objections were raised by SEPCO, a creditor of TSPL, in relation to the demerger of Vedanta. The Mumbai bench of NCLT in its ruling on Tuesday said, "...keeping in view the facts and circumstances of the present case, we deem it appropriate to reject the scheme presented by the Applicant under Section 230 of the Companies Act." It further observed that "...material facts have not been disclosed by the Applicant company, violating Section 230 (2)(a) of the Companies Act, 2013, which in our considered opinion is bound to prejudice the public interest at large." The decision came after China-based SEPCO Electric Power Construction Corporation raised objections to the demerger, saying that the power unit had deliberately excluded their outstanding debt of Rs 1,251 crore from the list of creditors. SEPCO opposed the scheme, alleging that TSPL had concealed material informat

Hindustan Zinc on track to double metal production to 2 MTPA: Chairperson

Vedanta Group firm Hindustan Zinc aims to double its metal production to two million tonnes per annum (MTPA) within the next five years, Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. "With India's expansion in steel capacity and a strong focus on infrastructure, Hindustan Zinc is on track to double its production to two MTPA by 2030, as our zinc plays a critical role in steel galvanisation," Hebbar said in a letter to shareholders. The company's current metal production capacity is 1.1 MTPA. The company, she said, is also expanding into critical minerals and has been declared the preferred bidder for several blocks across the country. Hindustan Zinc's roaster and fertilizer plant projects are on track, strengthening its growth pipeline. "Our record-breaking production numbers are backed by highly digitalised and automated operations that continue to set industry benchmarks. Be it our tele-remote operations allowing us to operate underground mines from the surface or advanced robotics in

Vedanta to invest Rs 50,000 cr oil, gas in Assam, Tripura over 3-4 yrs

Mining major Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal on Tuesday announced that it will pump in Rs 50,000 crore in Assam and Tripura's oil and gas sector over the next 3-4 years. Speaking at the inaugural function of the Advantage Assam investment summit here, he said group firm Cairn Oil & Gas has already invested around Rs 2,500 crore in the two states of the northeast region. "Assam has abundant natural resources and potential to become the world's mega basin. We are poised to play a pivotal role in Assam's sustainable growth and development," he said. Agarwal said that the company has firmed up plans to "invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam and Tripura's oil and gas sector over the next 3-4 years". "With such an investment, we will produce 1,00,000 barrels of oil and gas per day, making the region a dominant hydrocarbon hub. It will also create direct and indirect employment opportunities for 1 lakh youths," he added.

Vedanta declared preferred bidder for diamond block in Madhya Pradesh

It said it is the highest bidder with a final price offer of 1.10 per cent

Vedanta shares rise after getting shareholders & creditors nod for demerger

Vedanta will be split into five resulting companies - Vedanta, Vedanta Aluminium Metal, Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, Malco Energy, and Vedanta Iron and Steel

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