Vedanta Demerger Update: NCLT Sanctions Scheme, Company Issues Clarification

Vedanta Limited (VEDL) has issued an official intimation and clarification letter dated December 16, 2025, providing an important update on its much-discussed demerger plan. The clarification was released in response to media reports titled “Vedanta demerger decks cleared after Mumbai NCLT approves plan; Stock surges”, which drew significant attention from investors and the market.

NCLT Approval Confirmed

In its communication, Vedanta Limited confirmed that the Hon’ble National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has pronounced its order sanctioning the company’s proposed scheme of demerger. The order was pronounced at 2:30 pm IST on December 16, 2025, marking a key regulatory milestone in the demerger process.

This confirmation puts to rest market speculation and validates the news reports suggesting that the demerger had received judicial approval.

Status of Official Order

While confirming the approval, Vedanta clarified that, as of the date of the intimation, the official copy of the NCLT order had not yet been uploaded on the Hon’ble NCLT’s website. The company stated that once the certified copy of the order becomes available, it will make a detailed disclosure in accordance with Regulation 30 of the SEBI (Listing Obligations and Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, 2015.

Regulatory Compliance

Vedanta Limited reiterated that it has complied with all applicable disclosure requirements and has already disclosed all material developments related to the demerger under the prevailing regulatory framework.