Hindustan Zinc Limited announced that its Rampura Agucha Mine has become India's first mine to receive the Zinc Mark certification. This globally recognised assurance framework validates responsible zinc production against internationally benchmarked Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The certification was awarded following an independent third-party assessment under the Copper Mark Assurance Framework.

The achievement marks a significant milestone for the Indian mining sector and reinforces hindustan zinc 's integrated approach towards responsible production. The company recently secured Zinc Mark certification for its Chanderiya Smelting Complex, making it the first in India to offer responsibly sourced zinc across the production chain from mining to smelting.

Strategic Impact and Customer Trust

The certification strengthens Hindustan Zinc's value proposition for customers prioritising sustainable procurement and traceable raw materials. As industries place greater emphasis on responsible sourcing, the company aims to support sectors such as steel galvanization, infrastructure, and renewable energy with ESG-compliant materials.

Commitment to Sustainability

Hindustan Zinc is progressively advancing Zinc Mark certification across its operations. The company is driving initiatives focused on decarbonisation, circular economy practices, biodiversity conservation, and water positivity. It has committed to achieving Net Zero emissions by 2050 or sooner.

Recent Recognitions

Speaking on the development, Arun Misra, CEO, Hindustan Zinc, stated that the certification reflects the company's integrated approach towards responsible production and ESG excellence. He added that the recognition strengthens customer confidence in Hindustan Zinc as a trusted partner delivering high-quality zinc backed by transparency and globally benchmarked standards.

Vedanta Limited has disclosed the creation of an encumbrance on shares of its subsidiary, Hindustan Zinc Ltd , following a new external commercial borrowing facility. The company secured a loan of US $125,000,000 via a facility agreement dated April 14, 2026, with JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. and Axis Trustee Services Limited. As a condition of this facility, Vedanta is required to maintain at least a 50.1% direct holding in Hindustan Zinc and is restricted from disposing of this stake until the loan is settled. Consequently, 2,359,003,222 shares, representing 55.83% of the post-event holding, have been encumbered under SEBI regulations.

Facility Agreement Terms

The facility agreement was executed between Vedanta Limited, JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A. acting as the Mandated Lead Arranger, Bookrunner, and Original Lender, and Axis Trustee Services Limited acting as the Agent. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, Vedanta must directly hold beneficially at least 50.1% of the issued share capital of Hindustan Zinc and directly control the entity until the full and final settlement of the facility. The company is also restricted from creating any security over or disposing of 50.1% of the entire issued share capital in Hindustan Zinc.

Regulatory Disclosure

Given the nature of the provisions in the Facility Agreement, the conditions stipulated fall within the definition of the term "encumbrance" provided under Chapter V of the SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The disclosure was filed under Regulation 31 of the Takeover Regulations and SEBI’s Master circular dated February 16, 2023.

Shareholding Details

The disclosure outlines the specific shares encumbered as a result of the covenants in the new facility agreement. The table below details the pre-event and post-event shareholding figures reported to the stock exchanges.

The company noted that there are various existing encumbrances on holdings in Hindustan Zinc for other facilities. However, the current encumbrance is based specifically on the covenants of the new facility agreement and does not aggregate with previously pledged shares for the purpose of this disclosure.