About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited (VEDL) has been publicly traded since 1996, making it a 30-year-old public company. It operates in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry within the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India and employs approximately 17,332 people. With a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion, VEDL is one of the largest publicly traded companies.
Key Statistics
- Current Price
- ₹689.55
- Market Cap
- ₹2.69T
- 52-Week High
- ₹769.80
- 52-Week Low
- ₹363.00
- Sector
- Basic Materials
- Industry
- Other Industrial Metals & Mining
₹1,000 Invested
Monthly Returns Heatmap
Annual Returns
| Year | Return | Start | End |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +14.09% | ₹604.40 | ₹689.55 |
| 2025 | +43.23% | ₹421.99 | ₹604.40 |
| 2024 | +89.04% | ₹223.22 | ₹421.99 |
| 2023 | +4.44% | ₹213.72 | ₹223.22 |
| 2022 | +16.32% | ₹183.74 | ₹213.72 |
| 2021 | +133.55% | ₹78.68 | ₹183.74 |
| 2020 | +20.63% | ₹65.22 | ₹78.68 |
| 2019 | -23.81% | ₹85.61 | ₹65.22 |
| 2018 | -28.72% | ₹120.10 | ₹85.61 |
| 2017 | +63.23% | ₹73.58 | ₹120.10 |
| 2016 | +141.09% | ₹30.52 | ₹73.58 |
| 2015 | -55.82% | ₹69.08 | ₹30.52 |
| 2014 | +7.55% | ₹64.23 | ₹69.08 |
| 2013 | +4.16% | ₹61.66 | ₹64.23 |
| 2012 | +22.03% | ₹50.53 | ₹61.66 |
| 2011 | -49.66% | ₹100.38 | ₹50.53 |
| 2010 | -19.28% | ₹124.35 | ₹100.38 |
| 2009 | +383.18% | ₹25.74 | ₹124.35 |
| 2008 | -54.41% | ₹56.45 | ₹25.74 |
| 2007 | +175.95% | ₹20.46 | ₹56.45 |
| 2006 | +44.30% | ₹14.18 | ₹20.46 |
| 2005 | +102.55% | ₹7.00 | ₹14.18 |
| 2004 | +78.57% | ₹3.92 | ₹7.00 |
| 2003 | +768.51% | ₹0.45 | ₹3.92 |
| 2002 | +41.52% | ₹0.32 | ₹0.45 |
| 2001 | -28.23% | ₹0.44 | ₹0.32 |
| 2000 | -29.80% | ₹0.63 | ₹0.44 |
| 1999 | -14.96% | ₹0.74 | ₹0.63 |
| 1998 | -27.84% | ₹1.03 | ₹0.74 |
| 1997 | -23.73% | ₹1.35 | ₹1.03 |
Valuation
VEDL currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 19.2, which is considered moderate relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 9.2 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 6.7. The price-to-sales ratio is 1.7.
Dividends
Vedanta Limited pays a dividend to shareholders with a current yield of 7.47%. This translates to $51.50 per share annually. The payout ratio of 64% indicates moderate dividend coverage.
Risk & Volatility
VEDL has a beta of 0.73, indicating it is less volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $363.00 to $769.80, and it currently trades near its 52-week high.
Analyst Ratings
Based on 13 analyst opinions, VEDL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $808.77 suggests 17.3% upside from current levels.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vedanta Limited do? ▼
Vedanta Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector. The company is headquartered in Mumbai, India.
What sector is VEDL in? ▼
VEDL operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.
When did VEDL go public? ▼
Vedanta Limited went public in 1996, making it a 30-year-old public company as of 2026.
How much would $1,000 invested in VEDL 5 years ago be worth today? ▼
A $1,000 investment in VEDL five years ago would be worth approximately $7,783 today, representing a 678.3% return.
Does VEDL pay dividends? ▼
Yes, Vedanta Limited pays a dividend with a current yield of 7.47%, which is $51.5 per share annually.
What is VEDL's market cap? ▼
Vedanta Limited has a market capitalization of $2.7 trillion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.
What is VEDL's P/E ratio? ▼
VEDL has a trailing P/E ratio of 19.2 and a forward P/E of 9.2, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.
Is VEDL a buy, hold, or sell? ▼
Based on 13 opinions, VEDL has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $808.77.
Last updated: 3/14/2026