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Vedanta shares surge to record highs as May 1 date set for 1 to 1 demerger payout

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Published on 24 April 2026
Vedanta shares surge to record highs as May 1 date set for 1 to 1 demerger payout

A 1 to 1 split is back in focus

Vedanta Limited shares jumped more than 3% to hit a record high near ₹795 after the board set May 1, 2026 as the record date for its massive five-way 1:1 demerger. Investors are betting the corporate split will unlock value by turning the conglomerate into multiple pure-play listed firms, boosting optimism around future growth.

  • Vedanta shares rose over 3% to an all time high around ₹795
  • May 1, 2026 is fixed as the record date for a five-way 1:1 demerger
  • Market sentiment is driven by expectations of value unlocking
  • The plan will reorganize Vedanta into multiple pure-play listed entities
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