Vedanta Limited

VEDL · Basic Materials

About Vedanta Limited (VEDL)

Vedanta Limited is a Other Industrial Metals & Mining company operating in the Basic Materials sector.

VEDL trades on the Indian stock exchanges (NSE/BSE) and is classified as a large-cap stock .

Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

Key Statistics

Current Price
₹237.90
Market Cap
₹928.95B
52-Week High
₹795.00
52-Week Low
₹221.60
Sector
Basic Materials
Industry
Other Industrial Metals & Mining

₹1,000 Invested in Vedanta Limited (VEDL)

1 Year
₹498
+-50%
3 Years
₹1,362
+36%
5 Years
₹1,655
+66%
10 Years
₹4,226
+323%
Since IPO
₹98,516
+9752%

How much would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL be worth today?

What would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL 1 year ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Vedanta Limited (VEDL) in 2025 would be worth ₹498 as of November 2026, representing a -50.2% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL 3 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Vedanta Limited (VEDL) in 2023 would be worth ₹1,362 as of November 2026, representing a +36.2% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL 5 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Vedanta Limited (VEDL) in 2021 would be worth ₹1,655 as of November 2026, representing a +65.5% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL 10 years ago be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Vedanta Limited (VEDL) in 2016 would be worth ₹4,226 as of November 2026, representing a +322.6% total return.

What would ₹1,000 invested in VEDL at IPO be worth today?

A ₹1,000 investment in Vedanta Limited (VEDL) at IPO would be worth ₹98,516 as of November 2026, representing a +9751.6% total return.

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Avg Monthly Return
+2.72%
Positive Months
190
51% of 369
Negative Months
169
46% of 369
Data Period
30+ years
369 months
Best Performers
Best month ever: Nov 2000 (+87.5%)
Best month on avg: December (+6.9%)
Worst Performers
Worst month ever: Apr 2026 (-58.5%)
Worst month on avg: February (-0.8%)

Over the past 30+ years (369 months), Vedanta Limited (VEDL) has averaged a monthly return of +2.72% with a median return of +0.52%. The stock had 190 positive months (51%) and 169 negative months (46%). The best month in VEDL's history was November 2000 with a +87.5% return, while the worst was April 2026 at -58.5%. Historically, December tends to be the strongest month (averaging +6.9%), and February the weakest (-0.8%).

VEDL's longest winning streak was 10 consecutive months of gains, while its longest losing streak was 9 consecutive months of losses. The best full year was 2003 with a cumulative return of +261.0%, and the worst was 2015 at -68.1%.

Annual Returns

Over 30 years of trading history, Vedanta Limited (VEDL) has delivered an average annual return of +57.48% with a median return of +11.94%. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) is +18.96%. The stock posted gains in 18 years (60%) and losses in 12 years (40%).

VEDL's best year was 2003 with a +768.51% gain, while the worst was 2026 at -59.19%. The longest streak of consecutive positive years was 6, and the longest losing streak was 5 years. VEDL achieved double-digit gains (10%+) in 15 years. It suffered double-digit losses in 12 years.

Avg Return
+57.48%
Best Year
2003 (+768.51%)
Worst Year
2026 (-59.19%)
Positive Years
18/30
Year Return Start End
2026 -59.19% ₹582.87 ₹237.90
2025 +43.23% ₹406.96 ₹582.87
2024 +89.04% ₹215.27 ₹406.96
2023 +4.44% ₹206.11 ₹215.27
2022 +16.32% ₹177.20 ₹206.11
2021 +133.55% ₹75.87 ₹177.20
2020 +20.63% ₹62.90 ₹75.87
2019 -23.81% ₹82.56 ₹62.90
2018 -28.72% ₹115.82 ₹82.56
2017 +63.23% ₹70.95 ₹115.82
2016 +141.09% ₹29.43 ₹70.95
2015 -55.82% ₹66.62 ₹29.43
2014 +7.55% ₹61.94 ₹66.62
2013 +4.16% ₹59.47 ₹61.94
2012 +22.03% ₹48.73 ₹59.47
2011 -49.66% ₹96.80 ₹48.73
2010 -19.28% ₹119.92 ₹96.80
2009 +383.17% ₹24.82 ₹119.92
2008 -54.41% ₹54.44 ₹24.82
2007 +175.95% ₹19.73 ₹54.44
2006 +44.30% ₹13.67 ₹19.73
2005 +102.55% ₹6.75 ₹13.67
2004 +78.57% ₹3.78 ₹6.75
2003 +768.51% ₹0.44 ₹3.78
2002 +41.52% ₹0.31 ₹0.44
2001 -28.23% ₹0.43 ₹0.31
2000 -29.80% ₹0.61 ₹0.43
1999 -14.96% ₹0.72 ₹0.61
1998 -27.84% ₹0.99 ₹0.72
1997 -23.73% ₹1.30 ₹0.99

Frequently Asked Questions: VEDL

What sector is VEDL in? ▼

VEDL operates in the Basic Materials sector, specifically in the Other Industrial Metals & Mining industry.

How has VEDL performed historically? ▼

Over 30 years of trading history, VEDL has posted gains in 18 years (60% of the time). The best year was 2003 with a +768.5% return. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

How can I invest in VEDL? ▼

You can invest in VEDL through any brokerage account that offers access to Indian exchanges. Popular options include commission-free brokers like Fidelity, Charles Schwab, or Robinhood (US), or international brokers like Interactive Brokers. You can buy individual shares or invest through ETFs that hold VEDL.

Last updated: 11/1/2026