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Anil Agarwal Unveils $20 Billion Growth Vision Across Steel, Aluminium and Zinc

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Business 15 Jun 2026 04:05 PM IST Economic Times

Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal has outlined an ambitious $20 billion investment strategy aimed at accelerating growth across the group's steel, aluminium, and zinc businesses. The announcement comes as Vedanta advances its restructuring plans and seeks to strengthen its position in key industrial sectors.According to Agarwal, the company sees significant opportunities in India's long-term infrastructure, manufacturing, and energy transition initiatives. The planned investments are expected to support capacity expansion, operational efficiency improvements, and the development of value-added products across Vedanta's metals portfolio.

The strategy follows the successful demerger of Vedanta's businesses into sector-focused entities, allowing each division to pursue independent growth opportunities. The steel business is expected to benefit from rising domestic demand driven by infrastructure development, urbanization, and industrial expansion.Industry observers view the investment commitment as a strong signal of confidence in India's metals and mining sector. The proposed spending could enhance production capabilities, create employment opportunities, and contribute to the country's industrial growth ambitions.

Agarwal emphasized that the group's transformation journey is still in its early stages, with further expansion opportunities expected across domestic and international markets. The investment roadmap reinforces Vedanta's commitment to becoming a leading player in the global metals industry while supporting India's long-term economic development goals.