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Board of DirectorsLeadership anchored in progress

Mr. Anil Agarwal

Non-Executive Chairman

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Mr. Anil Agarwal is the Non-Executive Chairman of Vedanta Limited and founder of Vedanta Group. With over four decades of entrepreneurial experience, he has envisioned and led the Group's growth and transformation from a modest domestic mining company to a globally diversified critical minerals, transition metals, energy, and technology conglomerate.

Since March 2005, he has served as the Executive Chairman of Vedanta Resources, the Group's holding company in the United Kingdom, driving strategic growth and global expansion.

Vedanta today is a diversified group with a world-class portfolio of assets that span zinc, silver, lead, aluminium, oil and gas, copper, nickel, iron and steel, power, glass substrate and display glass manufacturing. The Group's geographical footprint spans India, South Africa, Zambia, Namibia, Liberia, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan.

Mr. Agarwal's vision is to empower the nation by achieving self-sufficiency in natural resources and hydrocarbons. Over the years, he has invested over US$ 35 billion in the development of the natural resources sector in India and has been a strong advocate for the growth of the MSME sector and startups in the country. He aims to lead Vedanta towards a tech-enabled, future-ready organisation while maintaining a focus on business growth and sustainable practices.

Mr. Agarwal is now leading Vedanta into the next phase of growth. At the core of this transformation is a strategic demerger aimed at creating multiple independent, world-class, sector-focussed companies poised to unlock significant value for all stakeholders.

He believes businesses must give back to society and has pledged 75% of his wealth for social good through The Giving Pledge. His Foundation, the Anil Agarwal Foundation, focusses on empowering communities and transforming lives. The Foundation’s flagship initiative, Nand Ghar, has established over 8,000 model ‘Anganwadis’ across India, that are focussed on eradicating childhood hunger and malnutrition, providing education and healthcare to children at the grassroots level and empowering women with a range of skills development programmes.

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Mr. Navin Agarwal

Executive Vice Chairman

Mr. Navin Agarwal has been associated with the Vedanta Group since its inception and has four decades of strategic executive experience.

Over the years, Mr. Agarwal has continued to spearhead the Company's strategy through a mix of organic growth and value-accretive acquisitions that have helped support Vedanta's transformation and growth into a globally diversified critical minerals, transition metals, energy and technology company. He has also continued to lead the Group's efforts to achieve higher levels of operational excellence and globally competitive cost leadership across its key businesses. Passionate about developing leadership talent, Mr. Agarwal has been responsible for creating a culture of excellence at Vedanta.

He drives Vedanta's unwavering commitment to upholding the highest standards of corporate governance across its operations in India and in international markets.

In recognition of his exceptional service in the fields of business and entrepreneurship and his contribution to the natural resources sector, he was conferred with the 'Industrialist of the Year' Award by the Bombay Management Association in 2018.

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Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar

Non-Executive Non‑Independent Director

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Ms. Priya Agarwal Hebbar is the Non-Executive Director of Vedanta Limited and Chairperson of Hindustan Zinc Limited, the single-largest integrated producer of Zinc and third-largest producer of Silver in the world.

Ms. Agarwal also spearheads the Group's Vedanta 2.0 vision, which will see Vedanta becoming one of the world's foremost critical minerals, transition metals, energy and technology companies.

In her current role, she is also the ESG champion for the Group - a role that involves her steering Vedanta's journey toward decarbonisation, water positivity, and digital transformation. Under her leadership, the company is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner, with a focus and deep commitment to sustainability and responsible resource management.

Ms. Agarwal plays a pivotal role in anchoring people practices at Vedanta. Her compassionate leadership style has led to Vedanta adopting several progressive people policies resulting in Vedanta being widely recognised as the best place to work in the country.

Additionally, she anchors Vedanta's social impact initiatives, focussing on empowering communities through sports, promoting women and child welfare through the flagship Nand Ghar initiative, and preserving and promoting art and culture across the world.

Her passion for animal welfare has led to the founding of YODA (Youth Organisation in Defence of Animals) in 2010, which is now Maharashtra’s largest animal welfare organisation. She also spearheads TACO (The Animal Care Organisation), which as part of the Anil Agarwal Foundation, aims at providing world-class infrastructure, veterinary services, training facilities, and animal shelters to heal and protect animals across the country.

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Mr. Dindayal Jalan

Non-Executive Independent Director

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Mr. Dindayal Jalan is a Chartered Accountant and has over 40 years of extensive experience in managing business and finance in large metal and mining companies.

He is currently an entrepreneur and an Independent Director on the Boards of some prominent companies. In his previous role, before superannuation in 2016, he was the Group CFO of London-listed Vedanta Resources Plc., and an Executive Director and CFO of Vedanta Limited.

Mr. Jalan started his corporate journey in 1978 with Aditya Birla Group's Hindustan Gas & Industries Limited as a management trainee and subsequently rose to the rank of Finance & Commercial Head. He was instrumental in transforming the iron ore business and setting up a greenfield SME business for Essel Mining, an associate company.

In 1996, he moved to Birla Copper to lead the Finance & Commercial function. He was part of the core team and was instrumental in setting up and operationalising the greenfield copper smelting project as a robust operating business. He was responsible for raising finance, building the finance team, putting in place strong business processes and systems, negotiating stable sources for long-term raw material supplies, setting up the commodity hedging desk and building a robust marketing organisation.

In 2001, he moved to Sterlite Industries (now Vedanta Limited) as CEO of its copper mining business in Australia for 18 months. He led the turnaround of the business by working in a multicultural environment. In 2003, he was appointed the CFO of Sterlite Industries. In 2005, he was elevated to the position of CFO of Vedanta Resources Plc., an FTSE 250, London-listed company. In this role, he provided strategic leadership to the finance function with a clear focus on enhancing shareholders’ value by improving capital management, governance framework, systems and processes, and developing a robust Finance team. He closely worked with the CEO to drive business performance.

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Mr. Arun Misra

Executive Director

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Mr. Arun Misra has been appointed as an Executive Director of the Company with effect from 01 August 2023. Mr. Misra is also the CEO and Whole-Time Director ("WTD") of Hindustan Zinc Limited ("HZL"), a subsidiary of the Company. Mr. Misra was appointed as Deputy CEO, HZL on 20 November 2019 and was elevated to the position of CEO & WTD, HZL with effect from 01 August 2020.

With a strong leadership track record, Mr. Misra has been the Chairman of CII Rajasthan State Council and the first ever Indian-origin Chairperson of the International Zinc Association. He is also the Vice President of the Indian Institute of Mineral Engineers.

Mr. Misra's academic background includes a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kharagpur, a Diploma in Mining and Beneficiation from the University of New South Wales Sydney, and a Diploma in General Management from CEDEP, France. He possesses knowledge of TQM, Six Sigma, TPM, and the Malcolm Baldridge Model. He brings with him a formidable 35 years of rich and diverse experience in Tata Steel, where he headed various strategic positions and led crucial portfolios in Plant Operations, Mining Operations, and Safety & Project Management. In his last assignment at Tata Steel, Mr. Misra worked as Vice President - Raw Materials Division.

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Mr. Prasun Kumar Mukherjee

Non-Executive Independent Director

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Mr. Mukherjee held the position of Executive Director of Sesa Goa from 2006 to 2014. He has nearly four decades of experience in finance, accounts, costing, taxation, legal and general management. Mr. Mukherjee was ranked as one of India’s Best Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) in the year 2005 by Business Today magazine and as India’s most ‘Valuable’ CEO by the Business World magazine in 2009. He is currently a member of the Managing Committee of Goa Chamber of Commerce & Industries (GCCI) and also mentor of its Mining & Mining Infrastructure Committee. He is presently also a member of the Strategy Board of Global Risk Management Institute (GRMI), Gurugram, Haryana, India.

Mr. Mukherjee has a bachelor’s degree in commerce from Calcutta University. He is an Associate Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India, and a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India.

Mr. Mukherjee having a good blend of financial and technical experience will be able to contribute effectively on financial, technical and mining aspects of the business and will also play a pivotal role in helping the Company unlock overall value.

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Ms. Pallavi Joshi Bakhru

Non-Executive Independent Director

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Ms. Pallavi Joshi Bakhru has over 30 years of experience spanning solutions and clients in different sectors. She was the head of tax at a large US$ 15 billion natural resources group for five years and assisted with growth strategies. Her specialties include corporate tax, litigation, including being a part of a team that ran an international arbitration under Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), tax structuring and regulatory matters pertaining to FEMA.

Over the years, she has simplified the global structure of some large groups, institutionalised a royalty payment system, resolved some high-pitched tax litigation and done Advocacy. Ms. Bakhru also leads the Private Client Service offering at Grant Thornton Bharat and also heads the India - UK Corridor for the Firm. In 2015, she was recognised as one of the Top 10 Women in Tax in India by the International Tax Review.

Ms. Bakhru has experience in Owners & Private Clients, Natural resources, consumer and retail, aviation, manufacturing, and education. Her clients range from large listed to privately held companies and high-net worth-individuals. Ms. Pallavi is a regular speaker at various events hosted by Trade bodies which include CII, FICCI, Yi-Fi, TiE, and VIA. She actively represents the Firm on discussions ranging from succession planning to tax structuring. As leader of the UK Corridor at the Firm, she leads the Britain meets India Report launched annually in partnership with the CII and supported by the UK’s DIT.

She is a fellow Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India and Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs. Considering her vast knowledge, acumen and expertise, her association with the Company would be of immense benefit to the Company.

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Mr. R. Gopalan

Non-Executive Independent Director

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Mr. R. Gopalan, is a retired IAS Officer and has served as a Member, Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) under the control of the PM till April 2016. He was also a secretary of Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, Govt. of India till August 2012.

Mr. Gopalan comes with a wide experience of handling matters relating to capital markets, infrastructure finance, manufacturing & marketing of textiles, chemicals and petrochemicals and other related matters pertaining to the economy. He has vast experience in Corporate Laws, Business Administration, Corporate Finance and Regulatory matters. He had also represented India in the trade negotiations at World Trade Organisation. He has also served as Alternate Governor in World Bank, Asian Development Bank and led India in Finance segment of G-20 negotiations, bilateral negotiations with Switzerland, Canada and Brazil. He had also negotiated on behalf of India in Financial Action Task Force (FATF) negotiations.

He brought about a number of changes in the functioning of the Capital Markets and initiated new policy measures in infrastructure development including setting up of CERSAI and selling of the first Software Technology Park (TIDEL) in Chennai, a joint gold and silver refinery sector in Haryana with FDI.

He had served as CMD of Tamilnadu Newsprints and Papers Limited, MD of Tamilnadu Agro Industries Corporation Limited, Joint MD of Tamilnadu Dairy Development Federation Limited and is currently on the Board of various listed entities including Sundaram-Clayton Limited, TVS Holdings Limited and Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited.

Mr. Gopalan has completed his Master of Public Administration and Management from Harvard University, John F Kennedy School of Govt, Massachusetts, USA, MA in Economics from Boston University, Massachusetts, USA and bachelor’s degree in chemistry from Madras University.

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Tenure Analysis of Board of Directors as on 31 March 2025

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Audit & Risk Management Committee

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Nomination & Remuneration Committee

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Corporate Social Responsibility Committee

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Stakeholders' Relationship Committee

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ESG Committee

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