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Shareholding23 Jul 2026, 09:48 am

Vedanta Ltd: GLAS Agency Discloses Encumbrance on Shares

AI Summary

Vedanta Limited has received a disclosure under SEBI's Takeover Regulations from GLAS Agency (Hong Kong) Ltd. This disclosure pertains to the creation of encumbrances over equity shares of Vedanta Limited held by Vedanta Resources Limited (VRL) and its subsidiaries. The encumbrances are in relation to a facility agreement dated July 20, 2026, with a total maximum commitment of US$ 2,250,000,000. The agreement imposes restrictions on creating security over VEDL shares and requires VRL group to retain control, owning at least 50.1% of VEDL's equity. As of the disclosure date, the commitment from original lenders is US$ 1,545,000,000, with an additional US$ 705,000,000 available.

Key Highlights

  • Disclosure filed by GLAS Agency (Hong Kong) Ltd under SEBI Takeover Regulations.
  • Encumbrance created on Vedanta Ltd shares held by Vedanta Resources Ltd.
  • Facility agreement for US$ 2.25 billion involves multiple lenders and arrangers.
  • Restrictions include no new security on VEDL shares and VRL retaining control.
  • Existing encumbrance covers 54.72% of Vedanta Ltd's shares.