Group Consolidation and Simplification Update

20 August 2013

Vedanta Group Consolidation and Simplification Update

The following release was issued by Vedanta Resources Plc's subsidiary, Sesa Goa Limited.

Group Consolidation and Simplification

Goa, 19 August 2013: Sesa Goa Limited ('Sesa Goa') today announced that the merger of Sterlite Energy Limited ('SEL') with Sesa Goa and the demerger of the Aluminium Business Undertaking of Vedanta Aluminium Limited ('VAL') into Sesa Goa pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation and Arrangement have become effective.

Company's wholly owned subsidiary, Bloom Fountain Limited, would acquire 38.68% stake in Cairn India Limited together with the associated debt, effective 26th August 2013.

Further, the Company has also approved the acquisition of 1,215 MW thermal power plants situated at Jharsuguda and 90 MW co-generation facility at Lanjigarh, from its wholly owned subsidiary, VAL, on a going concern basis.

The above transactions would complete the Vedanta Group's consolidation and simplification as announced on 25th February, 2012.

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About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed FTSE 100 diversified global natural resources major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool 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, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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