Vedanta to Invest Rs 80000 Cr in Northeast Energy and Mineral Push
Vedanta Group has pledged ₹80,000 crore in investments across six states, focusing on energy, critical minerals, and infrastructure.
The announcement was made at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025, held by the Ministry of Development of Northeastern Region. The initiative spans sectors including oil and gas, power, renewable energy, refining, data centres, and mineral exploration. Of the total amount, ₹50,000 crore was already allocated earlier to Assam—home to nearly 27% of India’s crude oil reserves—where Vedanta subsidiary Cairn Oil & Gas has begun production from the Hazarigaon field. An additional ₹30,000 crore will be invested in Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Tripura, Meghalaya, and Mizoram. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal said the Northeast is growing rapidly, with vast natural and human capital. “Vedanta is fully committed to the region’s development. The natural resource potential is immense—from oil and gas to critical minerals,” he said.
Cairn Oil & Gas has flagged the region as a key growth area for onshore energy production. “We are producing from a small area in Hazarigaon, but this could become one of the most valuable parts of our portfolio,” said a senior executive. In the mineral space, Vedanta has secured graphite and vanadium blocks in Arunachal Pradesh, a state known for India’s largest graphite deposits and significant vanadium and rare earth element reserves. The company noted these minerals will support India’s growing needs in clean energy and advanced manufacturing. A new 300-circuit kilometre power transmission system, now operational, enables the transfer of up to 1,000 MW between Assam and Meghalaya, improving grid stability and powering regional industry. Alongside energy and mineral investments, Vedanta is funding social infrastructure such as digital classrooms and handloom skill centres. Multiple new wells are expected to begin production in FY26, deepening the company’s regional footprint.
With this investment, Vedanta aims to position Northeast India as a national hub for energy, critical raw materials, and sustainable development.
