Vedanta Group
Vedanta Group Group Stocks
Check out the complete list of shares/stocks of Vedanta Group listed on NSE & BSE.
| Company Name | ₹ LTP (Change %) | Volume | Market Cap | 52 Week High | 52 Week Low |
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VEDL
Vedanta Ltd |
323.35 (6.0%) | 72.6M | 126442.40 | 325.50 | 157.17 |
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HINDZINC
Hindustan Zinc Ltd |
667.10 (3.9%) | 12.9M | 281871.03 | 733.00 | 413.50 |
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STLTECH
Sterlite Technologies Ltd |
405.15 (1.7%) | 6.3M | 19776.69 | 414.40 | 46.64 |
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Vedanta Group is one of the leading natural resources conglomerates in India. Its business footprint operates across metals, mining, oil and gas, and power generation. Over the decades, the group has grown from a modest metals trading operation into a globally recognised company with assets across India, Africa, and Australia.
Vedanta continues to attract consistent investor attention, especially from those seeking high dividend yields and exposure to long-term resource demand. However, the group also has its own set of challenges. It has drawn scrutiny over the years for its debt levels, environmental concerns, and corporate governance decisions. Investors looking at Vedanta stocks need to consider both sides carefully before making a decision.
About Vedanta Group of Companies
Vedanta Group is led by billionaire industrialist Anil Agarwal, who built the empire from humble beginnings in the scrap metal trade. What started as a small metals business in 1976 has today grown into one of the world’s largest diversified natural resources companies. The group’s parent entity, Vedanta Resources Limited, is headquartered in London. However, its Indian operations are primarily conducted through Vedanta Limited, which is listed on both the BSE and NSE.
The group's business portfolio is impressively wide. The two most important listed entities are Vedanta Limited and Hindustan Zinc Limited. Hindustan Zinc consistently delivers strong profits and dividends. Sterlite Technologies was once part of the Vedanta family. But now operates as an independent listed company focused on optical fibre and digital network infrastructure. It is no longer directly linked to the core natural resources business.
Beyond metals and mining, Vedanta has ventured into semiconductor manufacturing in India. It is quite an ambitious move aligned with the government's push to build domestic chip production capacity.
The group has faced real difficulties along the way. The Sterlite Copper plant in Thoothukudi was shut down following public protests and has not reopened. They also faced ongoing scrutiny over their debt load at the promoter level and a long-drawn demerger plan. Investors who understand commodity cycles will find Vedanta a beneficial space for stock marketing. Those who prefer cleaner structures can only focus on Hindustan Zinc.
Frequently Asked Questions
Vedanta Limited trades on the BSE and NSE under the ticker VEDL. It is accessible through any registered stockbroker or trading app. Hindustan Zinc Limited is also separately listed and can be bought in the same way. Since Vedanta’s price moves with global metal and oil markets, checking commodity price trends before buying can help investors choose a more sensible entry point.
Hindustan Zinc Limited is best for long-term investment due to its low debt, high margins, and a dominant position in zinc. Vedanta Limited gives broader exposure across multiple commodities. Investors who understand commodity cycles can choose both. But those who want investment with lower risk can opt for Hindustan Zinc.
Anil Agarwal controls the Vedanta Group through Volcan Investments. It is a family holding company based in the United Kingdom. Volcan owns a stake in Vedanta Resources Limited, which in turn holds a majority position in India-listed Vedanta Limited. Vedanta Limited then holds a controlling stake in Hindustan Zinc. The Government of India also holds a significant stake in Hindustan Zinc.
Vedanta Limited is the largest group entity. It has a market capitalisation of approximately ₹3,00,000 crore. It brings together aluminium, copper, zinc, iron ore, oil and gas, and power operations under a single listed company. Hindustan Zinc has a market cap of around ₹2,50,000 crore. Despite its size, it is well-known for its stronger business within the group.
Vedanta Resources holds roughly 62-65% of Vedanta Limited. Similarly, Vedanta Limited holds approximately 64% of Hindustan Zinc. The ownership also includes public shareholders, domestic and foreign institutional investors, and the Government of India.
Vedanta Limited and Hindustan Zinc Limited are the two stocks that get the most attention from investors tracking the group. Vedanta Limited offers wide commodity exposure in a single stock. When comparing both, Hindustan Zinc stands as the consistent performer with a profitable dividend.
Vedanta Resources Limited carries the highest debt within the group structure. It depends significantly on dividends from Vedanta Limited to meet its repayment obligations, which has sometimes led to large dividend payouts even when reinvestment might have been more beneficial for the business.
Investors following Vedanta for commodity exposure should also track Hindalco Industries from the Aditya Birla Group. They can also go through Tata Steel, another major group in metals and mining with global operations. If investors prefer the public sector, they can choose to invest in ONGC and Coal India, that has government backing.
Hindustan Zinc stands out as the most profitable company within the Vedanta Group. It benefits from low-cost zinc production, strong global demand, and healthy operating margins. In 2025, Hindustan Zinc achieved a net profit of ₹10,353 crore, a 33% jump year-on-year. Vedanta Limited also shows solid profits when there are favourable metal and oil price cycles.