Vedanta Aims to Invest $20 Billion in India Over Next 5 Years: Anil Agarwal

Vedanta Ltd has outlined a major growth strategy centred on large-scale investments and business restructuring.  

As per news reports, Group chairman Anil Agarwal said the company plans to invest $20 billion in India over the next 4-5 years, with each demerged entity aiming to emerge as a leader in its respective sector. 

Business Restructuring and Capital Allocation 

Vedanta has received approval from the National Company Law Tribunal for its demerger, enabling the creation of four separate entities- Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, and Vedanta Iron & Steel.  

Vedanta Ltd will continue to hold the group’s stake in Hindustan Zinc and function as an incubator for new businesses. Agarwal stated, “We will probably look at investing $4 billion in oil and gas, and a similar amount in aluminium as a green field project.” 

He added that around $2 billion would be allocated to zinc and silver, with additional investments planned for iron ore and steel. 

Expansion Plans Across Core Businesses 

Aluminium and zinc remain Vedanta’s largest revenue contributors, accounting for over 80% of consolidated Ebitda, and the group plans to double capacity in both segments where it is already India’s largest producer.  

Silver output is expected to increase four-fold to 3,000 tonnes, though no timeline was specified. In oil and gas, Agarwal said, “I am targeting 300,000 barrels to 500,000 (in 3–5 years) and in time to come a million barrels from our onshore, offshore and Northeast fields,” while noting that oil investments are long-term.  

The company also plans to build 18,000 MW of power capacity through a mix of thermal and renewable sources with an investment of $2.5 billion, alongside a push towards green steel in its iron and steel business. 

Read More: Vedanta Share Price Gains Over 3% as Mumbai NCLT Clears Demerger! 

Vedanta Share Price Performance  

As of December 18, 2025, at 10:34 AM, Vedanta share price is trading at ₹576.55 per share, reflecting a surge of 1.18% from the previous closing price. Over the past month, the stock has surged by 12.89%. The stock's 52-week high stands at ₹577 per share, while its low is ₹564 per share. 

Conclusion  

Vedanta’s approved demerger and large capital commitment underline its ambition to build sector-leading businesses. With major capacity expansion in metals, long-term growth in oil and gas, and investments in power and green steel, the group aims to drive scale, dividends and sustained growth across its diversified portfolio. 

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