Vedanta will demerge its real estate business into Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd., unlocking value from a 2,200-acre property portfolio.
Vedanta has cleared the proposal to carve out its real estate business into a separately listed entity, Vedanta Property Platforms Ltd. (VPPL), to unlock the value of its extensive land bank and property holdings across the country. The restructuring will be implemented through a scheme of arrangement between Vedanta and the newly formed VPPL, subject to the required statutory and regulatory approvals. As part of the process, the company said it will seek no-objection certificates from both the BSE and NSE before proceeding further.
Under the approved demerger plan, shareholders of Vedanta will receive one fully paid-up equity share of VPPL for every 20 fully paid-up equity shares they own in Vedanta. The company clarified that no cash payment will be made as part of the transaction. Following the completion of the process, VPPL is proposed to be listed on both the BSE and NSE.
According to Vedanta, the real estate business being separated generated a turnover, including other operating income, of Rs 1.26 crore during FY26. This accounted for only 0.001 per cent of the company's standalone turnover for the financial year ended March 31, 2026.
The company said the demerged portfolio consists of approximately 2,200 acres of surplus industrial land along with nearly 55,000 square feet of residential and commercial properties. Its investor presentation places the portfolio at 22 assets spread across India, including roughly 2,264 acres of land and 53,185 square feet of built-up residential and office space.
These assets are located across Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Karnataka, and include land parcels, buildings, flats and bungalows.
Vedanta noted that these properties were accumulated over several years through different acquisitions and currently sit within its operating businesses. The portfolio includes non-core land parcels in strategic locations, built-up properties and investments in entities that own real estate.
Real Estate Company To Focus On Development And Monetisation
The company believes that housing these assets within a standalone entity will provide greater management focus, improve transparency and create a clearer valuation framework for investors.
Vedanta said VPPL will function as a dedicated real estate platform capable of developing, leasing, managing and monetising a wide range of property assets. Its scope could extend across residential, commercial, retail, industrial, hospitality, mixed-use and infrastructure-linked developments.
The new company may also undertake township projects, industrial development, infrastructure services, leasing operations, logistics facilities and special economic zones. Other potential business areas include industrial estates, commercial and residential complexes, sports infrastructure and social infrastructure.
According to the investor presentation, the land bank also offers opportunities for industrial and manufacturing parks, food processing and agro-industrial parks, warehousing and logistics hubs, IT and ITES parks, business campuses, data centres and other digital infrastructure projects.
Future Expansion Plans And Shareholder Impact
Vedanta also indicated that VPPL could evaluate additional restructuring opportunities involving real estate businesses of other Vedanta group companies in the future. The company said it may also consider acquiring real estate rights from Meenakshi Energy Ltd. and Incab Industries Ltd., subject to regulatory approvals and commercial discussions.
However, Vedanta clarified that these potential transactions are separate from the current demerger proposal and are not prerequisites for its completion.
The company further stated that the restructuring does not provide any additional or special benefit to the promoter group or other group companies. Shares of VPPL will be allotted proportionately to Vedanta shareholders in line with the approved share entitlement ratio.
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