Vedanta Limited Issues Cost of Acquisition Apportionment Ratios Post-Demerger Effective May 01, 2026
Vedanta Limited filed guidance with stock exchanges on May 16, 2026, detailing cost of acquisition apportionment ratios for shareholders following its Composite Scheme of Arrangement effective May 01, 2026. The NCLT-sanctioned demerger splits four business undertakings into separate resulting companies, with shareholders advised to consult tax advisors for individual implications under the Income-tax Act, 2025.

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Vedanta Limited has issued guidance to its shareholders on the apportionment of cost of acquisition of equity shares, following the successful implementation of its Composite Scheme of Arrangement under Regulation 30. The scheme came into effect on May 01, 2026, which also serves as the Appointed Date under the scheme. The communication was signed by Company Secretary & Compliance Officer Prerna Halwasiya and filed with stock exchanges on May 16, 2026.
Scheme Background and NCLT Approval
The Hon'ble National Company Law Tribunal, Mumbai Bench, sanctioned the Composite Scheme of Arrangement vide its orders dated December 16, 2025 and January 09, 2026. The scheme provides for the demerger, transfer, and vesting of four distinct business undertakings from Vedanta Limited into four separate resulting companies on a going concern basis:
- Aluminum Undertaking — transferred to Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited (Resulting Company 1)
- Merchant Power Undertaking — transferred to Talwandi Sabo Power Limited (Resulting Company 2)
- Oil and Gas Undertaking — transferred to Malco Energy Limited (Resulting Company 3)
- Iron Ore Undertaking — transferred to Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited (Resulting Company 4)
In accordance with the scheme, each resulting company issued and allotted 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share for every 1 (One) fully paid-up equity share held in Vedanta Limited, to shareholders whose names were recorded in the register of members and/or records of the depository as on the Record Date, i.e., May 01, 2026.
Cost of Acquisition Apportionment Ratios
For the purpose of determining the post-demerger cost of acquisition of equity shares, shareholders may apportion their total cost of acquisition of Vedanta Limited across the five entities as follows. These ratios have been determined based on the net worth of the company and the net assets of the respective undertakings, in accordance with Section 73 of the Income-tax Act, 2025.
| Sr. No.: | Name of the Company | % of Total Cost of Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | Vedanta Limited | 52.34% |
| 2. | Vedanta Aluminium Metal Limited | 7.15% |
| 3. | Talwandi Sabo Power Limited | 12.23% |
| 4. | Malco Energy Limited | 21.49% |
| 5. | Vedanta Iron and Steel Limited | 6.79% |
Shareholder Advisory
Vedanta Limited has clarified that the above communication is intended solely as general guidance for shareholders and should not be treated as a substitute for independent professional advice. The company has noted that regulatory, statutory, or judicial authorities, including assessing officers or appropriate appellate authorities, could take a different view on the matter. Shareholders have been advised to consult their own consultants or tax advisors to understand the specific tax implications applicable to their individual circumstances. The company has explicitly stated that it takes no express or implied responsibility or liability in relation to this guidance.
Historical Stock Returns for Vedanta
| 1 Day | 5 Days | 1 Month | 6 Months | 1 Year | 5 Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +0.84% | -9.00% | +3.49% | +60.36% | +79.04% | +200.25% |
How will the separate listing of the four demerged entities on stock exchanges impact Vedanta Limited's overall market capitalization and investor portfolio rebalancing strategies?
Given that Malco Energy Limited (Oil and Gas) carries the second-highest cost apportionment at 21.49%, how might volatile crude oil prices affect the relative valuations of the five entities post-demerger?
What are the potential tax implications for foreign institutional investors and NRIs holding Vedanta shares, particularly under tax treaties that may not align with Section 73 of the Income-tax Act, 2025?


































