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Vedanta Power Lists on Indian Bourses, Charts Diversification into Nuclear and Renewable Energy

Vedanta Power successfully listed on BSE and NSE on June 15, 2026, and announced plans to diversify into hydro, battery storage, and nuclear energy to achieve 20 GW capacity and support India's energy transition. The company targets 12 GW capacity by FY33, with expansion driven primarily through brownfield projects.




Quick Facts
Who
Vedanta Power Ltd
What
Vedanta Power listed on BSE and NSE
When
June 15, 2026 (listing date)
Where
India
- Vedanta Power listed on BSE and NSE
- Company announced diversification into hydro, battery storage, and nuclear energy
- Second 600 MW unit at Sakti plant to be commissioned
- Demerged businesses in aluminium, oil and gas, and iron and steel commenced trading
- Company positioned to support India's energy transition
Vedanta Power commenced trading on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and National Stock Exchange (NSE) on June 15, 2026, marking a significant milestone as a newly demerged independent entity focused on India's energy sector. The listing ceremony was led by Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal, who highlighted the company's strategic positioning to support India's rapidly growing energy demands. Vedanta Power announced plans to diversify into hydro, battery storage, and nuclear energy as part of a long-term growth strategy. The company recognizes nuclear energy as a clean, reliable round-the-clock power source critical to India's energy transition.
Vedanta Power has outlined an ambitious capacity expansion roadmap, targeting 20 GW in the long term with aspirations to rank among the top three private-sector power companies in India. Near-term milestones include commissioning the second 600 MW unit at its Sakti plant in the second half of financial year 2027 and increasing total capacity to 12 GW by FY33. The company emphasizes that a significant portion of this expansion will be driven through brownfield projects, leveraging existing infrastructure and operational advantages to enhance efficiency.
The listing marked an important inflection point for Vedanta Power as a focused, independent business built on operational excellence. Anil Agarwal noted that Vedanta's 24-year journey since becoming the first Indian company to list on the London Stock Exchange and achieve FTSE100 status has evolved into a diversified enterprise, with newly demerged businesses in aluminium, oil and gas, and iron and steel also commencing trading simultaneously on Indian exchanges.
Why This Matters
Vedanta Power's listing and diversification strategy directly address India's critical energy infrastructure gap. As the country targets 500 GW of renewable capacity by 2030, private-sector entrants like Vedanta Power accelerate investment in both conventional and clean energy. The company's focus on brownfield projects and nuclear energy offers operational efficiency gains and reliable baseload power essential for grid stability, making this a pivotal moment for India's energy security and transition timeline.
Timeline & Sources
Jan 1, 2002
WireVedanta listed on London Stock Exchange, becoming first Indian company to do so
Jun 15, 2026
WireVedanta Power listed on BSE and NSE; demerged businesses in aluminium, oil and gas, and iron and steel also commenced trading
Jun 17, 2026
WireVedanta Power announced diversification plans into hydro, battery storage, and nuclear energy
Jan 1, 2033
WireTarget completion date to increase total capacity to 12 GW by FY33