Vedanta share price surged up to 4.5% on Monday, March 30, hitting an intraday high of ₹678.60, after the company approached the Supreme Court seeking a stay on the implementation of the Adani Group’s resolution plan for Jaiprakash Associates Ltd (JAL).
The legal move has brought renewed investor attention to Vedanta, with the stock trading at ₹666, up 2.56% in afternoon trade on the National Stock Exchange of India.
The dispute stems from the insolvency resolution process of Jaiprakash Associates, where Vedanta claims it was initially declared the highest bidder. Chairman Anil Agarwal stated that the company had received written confirmation of winning the bid, which was later reversed without clear explanation.
The Committee of Creditors (CoC) ultimately approved Adani Group’s ₹14,535 crore bid, which was subsequently cleared by the National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT). Vedanta challenged the decision before the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT), which declined to grant an interim stay.
The matter is now set for further hearing, with the next date scheduled for April 10.
The legal escalation has triggered buying interest in Vedanta shares, even as the stock has shown mixed performance in recent months. Over the past month, the stock has declined about 9%, while it has gained around 10% year-to-date.
Vedanta share price have seen significant volatility, touching a 52-week high of ₹769.8 in January 2026 and a low of ₹363 in April 2025. The company currently commands a market capitalisation of approximately ₹2.57 lakh crore.
Jaiprakash Associates, admitted to insolvency in June 2024 over ₹57,185 crore in debt, holds valuable assets across real estate, cement, power, and infrastructure sectors. The acquisition is seen as strategically significant, attracting interest from major conglomerates.
Vedanta’s challenge underscores the high stakes involved, as control over these assets could provide long-term growth opportunities.
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Vedanta’s move to the Supreme Court has placed its share price firmly in focus, reflecting investor optimism amid ongoing legal developments. While the outcome remains uncertain, the case highlights intense competition for distressed assets and its potential impact on market sentiment.
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Published on: Mar 30, 2026, 2:43 PM IST
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