Vedanta plans up to ₹80,000 crore investment in West Bengal for power generation and aluminium smelting

The Vedanta Group, one of India's leading mining and metal producers, has signaled its intent to explore investment opportunities in West Bengal amounting to as much as ₹80,000 crore (approximately $960 billion). The proposed capital is expected to fund the construction of large‑scale power generation facilities and a new aluminium smelting complex in the state.

According to a BusinessLine report, Vedanta's senior executives are in preliminary talks with the West Bengal government to identify suitable sites and assess regulatory clearances. The company aims to address both its own energy requirements and the broader power deficit in the region, while the aluminium smelter would add to the state's industrial base.

If the projects move forward, they could create thousands of direct and indirect jobs and boost the state's revenue through taxes and ancillary services. The timeline for final decisions and financial closure has not been disclosed, and the proposals remain subject to detailed feasibility studies and approvals.