Vedanta reaffirms nation-building role with Rs 4.5 lakh crore tax contribution over decade; Contributes Rs 55,349 crore in FY25

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MUMBAI, JUNE 19, 2025

Vedanta Limited, India’s leading natural resources and energy conglomerate, has contributed a staggering Rs 4.48 lakh crore to government exchequers over the past decade, reaffirming its commitment to fiscal transparency and national development. The figures were unveiled in the 10th edition of Vedanta’s annual Tax Transparency Report (TTR), underscoring the company’s responsible tax practices and robust governance.

In FY25 alone, Vedanta contributed Rs 55,349 crore — equivalent to 37 per cent of its consolidated revenue — via direct and indirect taxes, royalties, dividends, and statutory payments. Of this, Rs 54,595 crore went directly to the Indian exchequer, with major contributions from its operations in Rajasthan (Rs 25,436 crore) and Odisha (Rs 9,176 crore).

“Nation-building is at the core of what we do,” said Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta Limited. “Our minerals, materials and energy are used extensively to build the nation’s infrastructure. As India’s leading mining, metals, and natural resources company, we see ourselves as both beneficiaries and enablers of this new era,” he added.

Business-wise, the Zinc division led contributions at Rs 19,359 crore, followed by Aluminium (Rs 12,350 crore) and Oil & Gas (Rs 10,195 crore). The Centre also received Rs 3,619 crore as dividends.

Priya Agarwal Hebbar, Chairperson, Hindustan Zinc, added, “At Vedanta, we place a strong emphasis on governance. The ‘G’ in ESG often receives less attention but forms the backbone of a sustainable business. We are deeply committed to practices that ensure fairness, are rooted in ethics, and focus on long-term value creation. The publication of this report for ten consecutive years reflects our belief in governance not as a compliance exercise, but as a cornerstone of corporate citizenship.”

Vedanta’s TTR aligns with global frameworks such as the B Team Responsible Tax Principles and the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI), further cementing its position as a governance-first corporate citizen.