Circular

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25 November 2010

VEDANTA

TO ACQUIRE 51% TO 60% OF CAIRN INDIA

A circular in connection with the proposed acquisition by Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") of 51% to 60% of Cairn India Limited ("Cairn India") (the "Proposed Acquisition") from Cairn Energy PLC and potentially other Cairn India shareholders (the "Circular") will be posted to Vedanta's shareholders today.

The Circular contains a notice convening a General Meeting of Vedanta shareholders. The General Meeting will be held at 3.00pm on 13 December 2010 at The Lincoln Centre, 18 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3ED. Shareholders may appoint a proxy by completing the form of proxy enclosed with the Circular. Alternatively, shareholders may register their proxy appointment electronically. The procedures and timings for the appointment of a proxy are set out in the notes to the notice of the General Meeting on pages 161 to 162 of the Circular.

The Circular will shortly be available for viewing on the investors section of Vedanta's website at www.vedantaresources.com. A copy of the Circular will also be submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at: www.Hemscott.com/nsm.

About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed FTSE 100 diversified metals and mining major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, iron ore and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia and Australia and a strong organic growth pipeline of projects. With an empowered talent pool of 30,000 employees globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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