The Vedanta Group is a global diversified natural resources conglomerate with significant operations primarily in India and Africa. Its core businesses span...
The Vedanta Group is a global diversified natural resources company, headquartered in London, with major operations in India, Africa, and other countries. It specializes in mining, metals, oil & gas, and power generation.
Its main business segments include zinc, lead, silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium, oil & gas (under Cairn India), and commercial power generation.
While headquartered in London, Vedanta's major operational footprint is in India, with significant assets and projects, and also has operations in Africa (e.g., Zambia, South Africa) and other parts of the world.
The Vedanta Group was founded by Anil Agarwal in 1976. He currently serves as the Chairman of Vedanta Resources Limited.
Vedanta has faced various controversies, including environmental concerns regarding its mining and industrial operations, land acquisition disputes, and social license to operate issues in communities near its project sites.