Receipt of SEBI approval for the open offer

6 April 2011

Vedanta Resources Plc

 Announcement of receipt of SEBI approval for the open offer by Sesa Goa

Vedanta Resources plc's subsidiary, Sesa Goa Ltd ("Sesa") has announced receipt of clearance from SEBI to send letters of offer to shareholders of Cairn India Ltd ("Cairn India") and proceed with the open offer of up to 20% of the shares of Cairn India. Sesa is required to launch the open offer by 11 April 2011 at a price of INR 355 per Cairn India share. The acquisition of 51%-60% of Cairn India by Vedanta Group remains conditional on receipt of Government of India consents. Further announcements will be made in due course.

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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 29,000 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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