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Vedanta Limited has been intimated by its promoter group entities—Vedanta Resources Limited, Twin Star Holdings Limited, Vedanta Holdings Mauritius II Limited, and Welter Trading Limited—regarding a facility agreement entered into on December 30, 2025. Vedanta Limited itself is not a party to this agreement, which is for an amount up to USD 80 million (approximately ₹667 crore).

The purpose of the facility agreement is to facilitate the part repayment of and payment of interest and other accrued amounts on an intercompany loan availed by Twinstar Holding Limited from VRL Group companies, and to cover associated fees and expenses. Crucially, the agreement stipulates that no proceeds from this facility will be routed to India.

While Vedanta Limited is not a direct party and faces no direct liabilities, encumbrances have been created over its shares as per the facility agreement and related finance documents. These encumbrances have been disclosed in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011. The promoter group entities, acting as borrower and guarantors, have agreed to certain restrictions on Vedanta Limited's actions, such as amendments to constitutional documents that could affect the lenders' rights or have a material adverse effect, unless permitted by the facility agreement or with lender consent.

The agreement does not fall within the scope of related party transactions for Vedanta Limited under the LODR regulations.