NSE:VEDL 29 October 2025 - 10 December 2025

Vedanta Limited’s stock is trading close to its 52‑week high, supported by strong Q2 FY26 earnings, progress on its long‑planned demerger, rating upgrades for its promoter company and a powerful rally in silver that benefits subsidiary Hindustan Zinc. At the same time, short‑seller allegations, high promoter leverage and regulatory scrutiny mean the stock sits in a high‑reward, high‑risk zone rather than in the “sleep‑well” basket.

Vedanta’s journey to split its diverse empire reached a tentative milestone when the Securities and Exchange Board of India approved the documentation for the demerger plan Reuters. This essentially meant the market regulator did not object to the revised scheme on record, after earlier compliance checks. SEBI’s nod was crucial – the National Stock Exchange had already issued a no-objection certificate, and Vedanta’s shareholders and creditors had overwhelmingly approved the restructuring in prior votes Icicidirect Icicidirect.