Vedanta delays demerger to March 31, 2026, due to regulatory hurdles and a government objection over disclosures.

Vedanta Ltd has delayed its demerger completion to March 31, 2026, citing unresolved regulatory approvals from the NCLT and government bodies. The timeline was previously extended to September 30, 2025, but further delays stem from outstanding conditions, including a recent objection from India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas over disclosure issues. The NCLT has postponed its hearing to October 8. The demerger, which would split Vedanta’s Indian operations into separate entities, now includes retaining the base metals business under the parent company. The company operates globally in mining, oil and gas, and metals.