Vedanta Demerger: Here’s what changes for shareholders of Anil Agarwal-led mining giant

Vedanta Demerger: Shares of Anil Agarwal-led Vedanta Limited hit a 52-week high of Rs 579.95 following the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) approval of the company’s demerger scheme, clearing the way for its corporate restructuring.

At 11 am, Vedanta shares were trading at Rs 571.65, up Rs 2.30 or 0.4 per cent from the previous close of Rs 569.35. The stock opened at Rs 577, with an intraday high of Rs 579.95 and a low of Rs 566.

On December 16, 2025, the Mumbai Bench of the NCLT sanctioned the Scheme of Arrangement for Vedanta Limited, allowing the company to proceed with the demerger into four independent businesses.

Vedanta Demerger: What Changes For Shareholders?

Under the approved scheme, shareholders of Vedanta Limited will receive equity shares in each of the four resulting listed entities in proportion to their existing shareholding in Vedanta Limited. Shareholding continuity will be maintained across all entities.

Following the demerger, the Vedanta group will consist of five listed companies: Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Iron & Steel, Vedanta Power, and Vedanta Limited.

• Vedanta Aluminium will comprise the group’s aluminium operations and function as a fully integrated aluminium business.
• Vedanta Oil & Gas will operate as a standalone oil and gas exploration and production company with onshore and offshore assets in India.
• Vedanta Power will hold the group’s power generation assets and operate in the power sector, subject to regulatory approvals.
• Vedanta Iron & Steel will consolidate the group’s iron ore, steel, and related ferrous operations.
• Vedanta Limited, as the residual listed entity, will retain its shareholding in Hindustan Zinc Limited.

The demerger is aimed at separating Vedanta’s businesses into sector-specific companies with independent management and capital structures. Each resulting entity will operate as a standalone company aligned to its respective business segment.

What Anil Agarwal Said?

Commenting on the development, Anil Agarwal, Chairman, Vedanta, said, “The NCLT’s approval reinforces our vision to create focused, world-class companies better aligned with India’s growth ambitions and the evolving global demand for resources, energy, and technology.”

Each of these entities has the potential to grow manifold, attract strategic investment, and deliver superior value as these sectors are witnessing double-digit growth. The demerger is also about empowering leadership and ensuring that the company’s commitment to sustainable growth remains embedded across all entities, he added.

Vedanta Share Price History

Over different time periods, Vedanta has delivered gains of 9.23 per cent in one week, 9.92 per cent in one month, 24.72 per cent in six months, 13.76 per cent in one year, 122.57 per cent in two years, and 290.82 per cent over five years.

The company’s market capitalisation stands at Rs 2,23,537.33 crore, and it is part of the BSE 100 index under the Diversified Metals sector.

Vedanta Dividend Yield and History

Vedanta is among the highest dividend-paying companies, offering an annual dividend yield of 8.98 per cent.

Recent dividend payouts include Rs 16 per share on 26 August 2025, Rs 7 per share on 24 June 2025, Rs 8.5 per share on 24 December 2024, Rs 20 per share on 10 September 2024, and Rs 4 per share on 2 August 2024.

The company also has a history of issuing bonuses, including a 1:1 bonus share issue on 8 August 2008.