{"url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-26/vedanta-25-billion-capex-professional-management","markdown_url":"https://newsforagent.com/news/2026-10-26/vedanta-25-billion-capex-professional-management.md","title":"Vedanta Plans $25 Billion Spend and Professional Management","headline":"Vedanta Group Sets $25 Billion Three-Year Capex and Moves to Professional Management","description":"Vedanta Group plans $25 billion in capital spending over three years and a shift to professional management as it targets $100 billion in valuation.","section":"Expansion","published_at":"2026-10-26T02:52:09+00:00","modified_at":"2026-10-26T02:52:09+00:00","author":"News Desk","key_takeaways":["Vedanta Group plans to invest $25 billion over the next three years to expand production capacity.","The group targets a $100 billion valuation and $50 billion in annual revenue within two years.","The Agarwal family will retain its 54% majority stake through the London-listed holding company."],"companies":[{"name":"Vedanta","is_primary":true,"profile_url":"https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000f88/vedanta","website":"http://www.vedantalimited.com"}],"source":{"publisher":"Whalesbook","title":"Vedanta Plans Professional Shift, $25B Capex for Growth","url":"https://www.whalesbook.com/news/English/industrial-goodsservices/Vedanta-Plans-Professional-Shift-dollar25B-Capex-for-Growth/6adeb7f84fc30694db4bf682"},"other_sources":[],"tags":["Expansion","Vedanta"],"body_markdown":"[Vedanta](https://akta.pro/company-profiles/0000f88/vedanta) Group plans to invest $25 billion over the next three years to expand production and is moving to a professional management model, the company said. The group, led by founder Anil Agarwal, holds a market value of approximately $55 billion and has set a goal to reach $100 billion, [Whalesbook](https://www.whalesbook.com/news/English/industrial-goodsservices/Vedanta-Plans-Professional-Shift-dollar25B-Capex-for-Growth/6adeb7f84fc30694db4bf682) reported.\n\n## Vedanta's Shift to Professional Management\n\nUnder the new structure, independent executives will oversee day-to-day operations, while the Agarwal family retains its 54% majority stake via the London-listed holding company. The company said the change aims to improve corporate governance and provide the operational focus needed for its next phase of growth.\n\nThe $25 billion capital spending program is earmarked to expand production capacity across aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, and silver, along with a push into renewable energy and power transmission. Vedanta Group generates roughly $30 billion in annual revenue and is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within two years. The group has also set a target to increase the share of women in its workforce from 22% to 35%.\n\n## Vedanta's Demerger and Funding Records\n\nAccording to [akta.pro company records](https://akta.pro/company-data), Vedanta completed a five-way demerger in June 2026, listing Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Oil & Gas, Vedanta Power, and Vedanta Iron & Steel on the BSE and NSE, with a combined market cap of ₹3.5 lakh crore. The same records show FY26 revenue of ₹1,74,075 crore, up 15% year on year, and FY26 EBITDA of ₹55,976 crore, up 29%. Funding records list nine rounds, including a post-IPO debt round of $208.4 million in September 2026 and $279.1 million in March 2026.\n\n## Vedanta's Recent Earnings and Market Moves\n\nOn October 21, 2026, Emkay Global Financial maintained a BUY rating on Vedanta with a Rs350 target, citing Q2 EBITDA of Rs92.9bn and net cash of Rs112.7bn, Business News Today reported. The company cut its FY27 cost of production guidance to $825-850/t while keeping silver production at 680t.\n\nOn October 12, 2026, Vedanta Group said its girl-focused programmes reached over 10 lakh girls in FY26 across 13 Indian states and international locations, Machine Maker reported. The initiatives cover education, healthcare, sports, and skill development.\n\n## Vedanta's Next Steps\n\nThe company said the $25 billion program will be spent over the next three years. Vedanta Group has set a target to reach $50 billion in annual revenue within two years and a $100 billion valuation.\n","publisher":{"name":"News for Agent","url":"https://newsforagent.com"}}