Vedanta share price edged higher on Wednesday as investors rushed to position themselves ahead of a major corporate milestone. Today effectively marks the last opportunity to buy Vedanta shares and qualify for the upcoming five-way demerger, making it a closely watched session in the market.
At 11:25 AM, the stock was trading 1.53% higher at ₹750.50 on the BSE, supported by heightened buying interest ahead of both the Q4 FY26 earnings and the demerger transition.
Due to the T+1 settlement cycle, only investors who purchase Vedanta shares and ensure they are credited to their demat accounts by the close of trading on April 29 will be eligible for the demerger benefits. This effectively makes today the final buying window for participation in the restructuring.
From April 30 onwards, investors will not be entitled to the demerger benefits even if they buy the stock, as the shares will move into the ex-demerger phase.
Vedanta is set to split into five separately listed entities — Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Steel and Ferrous Materials, and Vedanta Limited.
The demerger follows a 1:1 entitlement ratio. Eligible shareholders will receive one share in each of the five companies for every one share held in the parent entity as on the record date.
This structure is aimed at unlocking value by allowing each business segment to operate independently and be valued separately by the market.
The record date for the demerger is May 1, 2026; however, since it is a market holiday, Vedanta shares will trade ex-demerger on April 30. A special pre-open session (SPOS) will be conducted between 9:15 AM and 9:45 AM to determine the price adjustment post demerger.
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With today being the last eligible buying day, market activity in Vedanta remains elevated as investors position themselves ahead of a major value-unlocking event. The stock is expected to stay in focus as both the demerger mechanics and Q4 results shape near-term sentiment.
Disclaimer: This blog has been written exclusively for educational purposes. The securities mentioned are only examples and not recommendations. This does not constitute a personal recommendation/investment advice. It does not aim to influence any individual or entity to make investment decisions. Recipients should conduct their own research and assessments to form an independent opinion about investment decisions.
Published on: Apr 29, 2026, 11:44 AM IST
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