Vedanta to invest Rs 30,000 crore in Northeast in oil & gas, critical minerals and other sectors

Time of India

23-05-2025

Vedanta Group on Friday announced that it will invest Rs 30,000 crore in the Northeast in fields of oil and gas, critical minerals, refining facilities, power, optical fibre, system integration, renewable energy, transmission sectors and data centres.
Earlier this year, Vedanta had committed an investment of Rs 50,000 crore in Assam.
The investments will be made in the fields of oil and gas, critical minerals, refining facilities, power, optical fibre, system integration, renewable energy, transmission sectors and data centres in the six Northeastern states, Vedanta said in a statement.
by Taboola
by Taboola
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Promoted Links
Promoted Links
You May Like
Mountain Gear for Extreme Conditions
Trek Kit India
Learn More
Vedanta is undertaking one of the largest exploration and development programmes to unlock the hydrocarbons in the Northeast.
The investment will potentially generate up to 1 lakh jobs and enable socio-economic development of the region.
Live Events
Vedanta is also committed to expanding its social impact initiatives such as Nand Ghars (modernised anganwadis that function as holistic centers for women & child development), handloom skill centers, digital classrooms for women and children, and promoting sports to ensure a brighter, more inclusive future for the youth of the region.
"Today, the states of the Northeast are growing in double digits. The opportunities are growing even faster. Under Prime Minister's leadership, this region has become a key engine of growth for Viksit Bharat. Vedanta is fully committed to investment in the region which has the most amazing natural resources potential, from oil and gas to critical minerals and an exceptional pool of talented human resources," Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal said.
Vedanta and its sister entities have also invested in the commissioning of 300 circuit kilometer transmission system network which allows transfer of 1,000 MW power from Assam to Meghalaya. This project significantly improves power reliability and accessibility in Meghalaya and Assam, supporting the region's industrial, commercial, socio-economic growth and overall quality of life.
Adani, Ambani announce big commitments
India's corporate giants
Reliance Industries
and Adani Group on Thursday announced massive new investment commitments for the Northeast, signalling a bold push to transform the region into an economic growth engine. Together, the two conglomerates pledged to increase their investment to Rs 75,000 cr and Rs 50,000 cr respectively at the Rising Northeast Investors Summit 2025.
The Adani investment is on top of Rs 50,000 cr that his group had committed to investing in Assam in February.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani laid out an ambitious vision for the region, unveiling six key commitments aimed at accelerating development across states like Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and others. 'In the near future, I can see these regions replicating the success of neighbouring countries like Singapore,' Ambani said.