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Vedanta

BSE:500295
NSE:VEDL

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01 · Management Credibility

Does management do what it says?

In progressESG and Decarbonization Transition Pressure
60/100

The company has reached over 50% of its 2030 tree planting target. (1 in progress across 1 tracked commitment)

Tree Plantation: 3+ million trees planted as part of commitment to plant 7 million trees by 2030

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Apr 2025 · p.4
RevisedVedanta Demerger Execution
50/100

Management has slightly extended the target timeline to September/October 2025 due to ongoing NCLT and NCLAT hearings, though they remain confident in the previously shared timelines. (2 revised across 2 tracked commitments)

We remain confident of completing our demerger by end of this fiscal, unlocking focused value across our five verticals.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Nov 2025 · p.8
RevisedMineral Reserve Base as Core Valuation Anchor
50/100

The ASP project is in the final stage of commissioning as of January 2026, representing a minor delay from the mid-Q3 target. (1 revised across 1 tracked commitment)

Western Offshore: Ambe 1st well drilled and completion ongoing. Rest 2 wells drilling planned in Q4’FY26.

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.22
RevisedDemerger and Value Unlocking Trend
50/100

The timeline has shifted from the original Sep/Oct 2025 target to 'by the end of this fiscal' (March 2026). The final NCLT hearing is now set for November 12, 2025. (2 revised across 2 tracked commitments)

The goal is clear, to transform the Company into a $100 billion critical minerals, energy, technology powerhouse, serving not just India, but the world.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Apr 2025 · p.2
Mineral Reserve Life in Years

Hindustan Zinc expansion to 2 million metric tons capacity with an initial phase adding 250,000 tons. — target: 2 million metric tons (total), 250,000 tons (phase 1) (+1 more commitment)

Hindustan Zinc’s Board approved the first phase of its expansion towards 2 million metric tons capacity. This phase will add 250,000 tons of capacity

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Aug 2025 · p.3

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02 · Business Model

How durable is the business?

Global Cost Curve Positioning
80/100

Zinc India achieved its highest ever annual mined metal production and improved its cost position, moving further down the global cost curve. (5 expanding)

Lowest Q3 COP in last 5 years at $ 940/t... Aluminium posted its strongest EBITDA margin of $1,268 per ton

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.3
Multi-Metal Portfolio Risk Diversification
80/100

While primarily India-focused, the company is expanding its international presence, specifically through the Gamsberg Phase-II expansion in Zinc International. (4 expanding)

Vedanta Limited is the world’s leading producer of metals, oil & gas, critical minerals, power and technology... Its diversified portfolio supports industrial growth

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.6
Critical Minerals Strategy Expansion
80/100

Vedanta has secured 10 new critical mineral blocks (including Lithium, Cobalt, and Nickel), expanding its diversification into energy transition materials. (3 expanding)

Critical Mineral Blocks Secured: 10 Vanadium, Graphite, Cobalt, Manganese... Nickel

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Aug 2025 · p.6
Mineral Reserve Base as Core Valuation Anchor
63/100

Vedanta is significantly expanding its scale through backward integration, including new alumina refinery trains and captive coal/bauxite mines to lower structural costs. (2 expanding, 1 contracting, 1 stable)

this year we are planning to have the production of 3.1 million tons of production from Lanjigarh.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Apr 2025 · p.9
Vedanta Demerger Execution
50/100

The demerger process has progressed to the second motion petition before the NCLT, with completion expected by September 2025. This is a key catalyst for value unlocking. (5 shifted)

On demerger... we have moved to second motion petition before NCLT... We anticipate completing the demerger by September 2025.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Apr 2025 · p.7

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03 · Future Growth

Where does growth come from?

ESG and Decarbonization Transition Pressure
65/100

The company is launching new 'green' products like 'Restora' (low-carbon aluminium) to target environmentally conscious customers and premium markets.

Launch of Restora at BALCO, expanding our Low Carbon product portfolio

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.19
Segment-Wise Cost of Production
64/100

The expansion is accelerating with specific commissioning timelines set for FY26 and FY27. Lanjigarh refinery is moving from 2 to 5 MTPA by FY26 and targeting 6 MTPA by FY28. (4 accelerating, 1 steady across 5 signals, 1 leading indicator)

Mined metal production at Zinc International jumps 28% YoY at 59 kt; Gamsberg’s production jumps 40% YoY

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.3
Global Cost Curve Positioning
57/100

The growth trend is accelerating as Gamsberg Phase 2 expansion is underway to increase total MIC capacity from 325 KTPA to 525 KTPA by FY26. (1 accelerating, 1 steady across 2 signals)

Coming to Quarter 1, with the ramp-up in Lanjigarh and the bauxite that we are expecting from Sijimali, we believe we should have a $50-$60 cost reduction compared to where we are today.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Jan 2026 · p.12
Consolidated EBITDA Margin
45/100

Vedanta achieved its highest-ever quarterly EBITDA, driven by record production volumes and significant cost reductions across its business segments. — Consolidated EBITDA Margin: +629 basis points YoY

Notably, two of our businesses delivered their best ever EBITDA, resulting in a consolidated EBITDA margin of 41%, a historic high for Vedanta, representing a year-on-year increase of 629 basis points.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Jan 2026 · p.2
Net Debt to EBITDA Ratio
45/100

Vedanta is aggressively reducing its debt levels, which lowers interest costs and makes the company financially stronger for future investments. — Net Debt to EBITDA: Improved from 1.40x (+1 more signal)

Net debt/ EBITDA stands at 1.23x... improved significantly from 1.40x in 3QFY25

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.2

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04 · Risk

What could break the thesis?

Other Findings
54/100

Sensitivity remains high; a ₹1 depreciation now impacts EBITDA by ₹850-900 crore per year, slightly lower than previous estimates but still a major factor. (4 stable)

MoPNG informed the contractors of the Cambay block... that their application for PSC extension hadn’t been accepted. Vedanta has challenged the said rejection before Delhi High Court

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.22
Segment-Wise Cost of Production
53/100

Major projects like Lanjigarh Train 2 and BALCO expansion are in advanced stages or commissioning. However, some delays were noted in the Sijimali mine and BALCO due to technical improvements and order placements. (2 stable, 2 easing, 1 intensifying)

alumina cost being closer to $800 per ton... on the bought-out alumina, what happens is, on the pricing month, we actually lock in the LME... there is a 45-to-60-day lag.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Jan 2026 · p.9
Free Cash Flow Yield

The risk is stable as the company maintains a heavy commissioning schedule for FY26-FY28. While some projects like the Lanjigarh expansion are progressing, the sheer volume of projects across all segments creates high execution pressure. (1 stable)

Commissioning Schedule: Aluminium - BALCO Smelter Expansion... Lanjigarh Expansion... Zinc India - 160 KTPA Debari Roaster

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Jan 2026 · p.25
Global Cost Curve Positioning

The risk remains stable but high; the company's medium-term EBITDA targets are heavily predicated on optimistic LME price assumptions ($2575/t for Aluminum and $2800/t for Zinc), which are subject to market volatility. (1 stable)

LME 2575 ($/t) [Aluminium]; Zn LME 2800 ($/t) [Zinc India]

Vedanta · Investor PPT · Aug 2025 · p.45
Mining Lease Renewal and MMDR Compliance

The Ministry of Petroleum (MOPNG) expressed concerns during NCLT hearings regarding disputed dues that might become payable by Cairn depending on arbitration outcomes. (1 intensifying, 2 stable)

In the last NCLT hearing, they [MOPNG] did express concern about the payments of any of the disputed dues that may become payable by Cairn in case the ongoing arbitration ruling... comes in their favor.

Vedanta · Concall Transcript · Aug 2025 · p.13

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