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IIE DIGITAL DESK ; Mumbai: The most closely watched corporate events of the year, Vedanta’s four newly demerged entities are set to begin trading on Indian stock exchanges on Monday, marking a major restructuring milestone for the metals-to-energy conglomerate.

The four companies — Vedanta Aluminium, Vedanta Power, Vedanta Oil & Gas, and Vedanta Iron & Steel — will make their market debut on both BSE and NSE, allowing investors to independently value each business vertical for the first time. The listing is expected to reshape sentiment around the Vedanta group and could significantly influence its overall valuation.

Vedanta Aluminium is likely to attract the strongest investor interest at listing, with analysts projecting it could command a market capitalisation of around ₹1.74 lakh crore in early estimates. This may even place it ahead of the parent entity in terms of standalone valuation, highlighting the importance of aluminium in Vedanta’s business portfolio.

The demerger is seen as a strategic move aimed at unlocking shareholder value by separating high-growth and cyclical businesses into focused entities. Each company will now operate independently, with clearer financial reporting and sector-specific growth strategies, enabling investors to better assess performance and risk.

Market experts believe the listing could trigger heightened volatility in the short term as price discovery takes place. The initial trading session, including the special pre-open session, will be crucial in determining fair valuations for each of the newly created firms.

Brokerage and analyst reports suggest strong long-term potential, particularly for Vedanta Aluminium, driven by capacity expansion plans and supportive global aluminium pricing trends. However, they also caution that each entity will face different sectoral challenges — with oil & gas and power segments being more sensitive to commodity cycles and regulatory shifts.

The broader Vedanta group continues to focus on its restructuring strategy, aiming to simplify operations and reduce debt exposure while enhancing shareholder returns. The demerger is part of a long-planned corporate overhaul designed to align the group with global mining and resources industry structures.

Investors and market participants will closely track Monday’s listing session, which is expected to set the tone for near-term movement across all four stocks and potentially redefine Vedanta’s position in India’s resource sector landscape.