Publication of Circular

Vedanta Resources plcPublication of Circular27 December 2013A circular (the "Circular") in connection with the Cairn India Limited ("CIL") proposal for the buyback of it's equity shares ("Buyback") has been mailed to Vedanta's shareholders.The Circular contains a notice convening a General Meeting of Vedanta shareholders. The General Meeting will be held at 11.00 am on 13 January 2014 at Ashurst LLP, Broadwalk House, 5 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2HA. At the General Meeting, approval of Vedanta's shareholders will be sought in connection with the Buyback. 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 at the back of the Circular.The Circular is available for viewing on the investor relations section of Vedanta's website at www.vedantaresources.com. A copy of the Circular has also been submitted to the National Storage Mechanism and will shortly be available for inspection at www.hemscott.com/nsm.For further information, please contact:InvestorsAshwin BajajSenior Vice President - Investor RelationsVedanta Resources plc[email protected]Tel: +91 22 6646 1531MediaGordon SimpsonFinsburyTel: +44 20 7251 3801