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Vedanta Ltd Chairman Anil Agarwal has confirmed that the company’s longawaited demerger will be completed by September 30, 2025, despite turbulence caused by a critical report from shortseller Viceroy Research.
Demerger Update
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The demerger will split Vedanta into four independent entities: aluminium, oil and gas, power, and base metals.
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Shareholders will receive one share in each new company for every Vedanta Ltd share held.
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CFO Ajay Goel reiterated that regulatory approvals are on track, with the process expected to conclude by Q2 FY26.
Response to Viceroy Report
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Agarwal dismissed Viceroy’s allegations as motivated and misleading, stating the report aims to derail corporate initiatives.
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Vedanta emphasized its strong fundamentals, citing record revenue of Rs 1.5 lakh crore and 87% shareholder returns in FY25.
Market Context
Vedanta shares dipped following the report but remain resilient amid investor confidence in the demerger’s valueunlocking potential.
Sources: NDTV Profit, CNBC TV18, Economic Times, Business Standard, Livemint, The Hindu Business Line
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