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DELHI, JULY 14, 2026
Riding on a record
financial performance and the successful completion of its landmark demerger,
Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for the
conglomerate’s next phase of growth under the banner of ‘Vedanta Unlimited’,
anchored on three strategic pillars — Produce
More, Partner Better and Purpose Beyond Profit.
Addressing
shareholders at Vedanta Limited’s 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Tuesday,
Agarwal outlined a long-term strategy aimed at accelerating production,
embracing cutting-edge technology and strengthening the company’s
nation-building agenda. He said each of Vedanta Group’s five newly created
pure-play companies has the potential to emerge as a $100-billion enterprise,
unlocking significant value for investors.
"A year ago, you
were shareholders of one integrated company. Today, you own five opportunities.
Very few corporate transformations anywhere in the world have created such an
opportunity for shareholders. And we believe this is only the beginning,"
Agarwal said.
The five demerged
entities include Vedanta Limited (NSE: VEDL), Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited
(NSE: VAML), Vedanta Oil and Gas Limited (NSE: VOGL), Vedanta Iron and Steel
Limited (NSE: VISL), and Vedanta Power Limited (NSE: VEDPOWER).
Highlighting FY2026
as a milestone year, Agarwal said Vedanta delivered its strongest-ever
financial performance, posting record revenue of ₹1,74,075 crore and its highest-ever profit of ₹25,096
crore.
"This year, we
recorded a record revenue of ₹1,74,075
crore and the best-ever profit of ₹25,096 crore,” he said.
The company also
reported its highest-ever EBITDA of ₹55,976 crore, while improving its balance sheet with a
Net Debt/EBITDA ratio of 0.95x, the best level in 14
quarters.
Under the first
pillar, Produce More, Agarwal detailed an ambitious expansion plan
across Vedanta’s metals, mining, energy and critical minerals businesses.
Vedanta aims to
nearly triple zinc and lead production to 3 million tonnes by 2031, double
silver output to 1,500 tonnes, expand copper production to 1 million tonnes by
the end of the decade, increase ferrochrome capacity to 500,000 tonnes by
FY2028, and raise nickel production to 60,000 tonnes. The company is also
accelerating exploration across ten critical and strategic mineral blocks,
including lithium, cobalt, gold, copper, nickel, manganese, rare earths and
potash.
He also reaffirmed
aggressive growth targets for the demerged companies.
"Vedanta
Aluminium is a remarkable company...over the next three years, we will double
our capacity to 60 lakh tonnes per year at the lowest cost in the world. At
Vedanta Oil and Gas, we aim to produce 500,000 barrels per day. To achieve this
target, we will invest five billion dollars over the next three to five years.
Vedanta Iron and Steel will grow from four million tonnes to 15 million tonnes
annually with a focus on green steel and specialty steel, while Vedanta Power
has a clear roadmap to expand to 20,000 MW and will also foray into nuclear
power."
The second pillar, Partner
Better, places technology and artificial intelligence at the centre of
Vedanta’s future strategy.
"The future
belongs to companies that embrace technology. Artificial intelligence is
transforming industries across the world. Technology is our best partner.
Whether it is exploration, operations, sustainability, safety or productivity,
we are deeply embedding technology across every one of our businesses. Our goal
is simple: To become smarter. Faster. Safer. And better," Agarwal said.
Under the third
pillar, Purpose Beyond Profit, Agarwal reiterated Vedanta’s focus on
creating long-term social and national value alongside business growth.
"This year
alone, we contributed more than ₹62,000 crore to India's exchequer. Over the past decade,
this contribution has been nearly ₹5,00,000 crore," he said.
He also highlighted
the company’s flagship social initiative, Nand Ghar, which now operates 15,000
modernised anganwadi centres across 17 states and has the potential to benefit
10 crore women and children across the country.
Emphasising the
strategic importance of domestic resources, Agarwal said, "Resource
security has now become national security... We are not just in the business of
resources; we are in the business of building India."
Concluding his
address, Agarwal thanked shareholders for their continued support and
reaffirmed confidence in Vedanta’s next phase of growth.
"Together, we
have built one remarkable Vedanta. Together, we will now build five
extraordinary futures. Vedanta Unlimited. Your trust is our greatest strength,"
he said.