Vedanta is betting big on Rajasthan's minerals and energy
Vedanta, led by Anil Agarwal, just announced a massive ₹1 lakh crore investment to ramp up production of zinc, lead, silver, oil & gas, and renewables in Rajasthan.
The goal? To tap into the state's natural resources and give India's economy a real boost.
New industrial park will power up local businesses
As part of the investment, Vedanta is establishing the new Zinc International Industrial Park.
It'll support around 200 small and medium businesses by providing essentials like electricity, water, and raw materials—giving MSMEs in Rajasthan a much-needed leg up.
More jobs, more growth for Rajasthan
Vedanta is also building North India's first phosphate fertilizer plant in the state.
With these projects, their total investment in Rajasthan now tops ₹1.5 lakh crore—creating hundreds of thousands of jobs and adding nearly ₹3 lakh crore to government revenues over the past decade.
Turning India into a silver powerhouse
After buying Hindustan Zinc, Vedanta helped multiply India's silver production tenfold—flipping us from importers to net producers.
That's a serious upgrade for both local industry and national pride.