Vedanta's oil and gas business began trading independently at Rs 39, the first of four demerged entities. Thin volumes and a mixed market set the stage for the spin-off.
Vedanta Ltd's oil and gas business began trading independently on the BSE at Rs 39 per share Monday. The listing is the first of four demerged entities to debut under the conglomerate's restructuring plan.
The stock, trading under the symbol VEDOIL, saw fewer than 50,000 shares change hands in the opening hour, exchange data showed. Thin trading volumes suggested caution among retail investors. The demerger carved out Vedanta's oil-and-gas operations, including its Rajasthan fields. The group's aluminium and power businesses were also spun off, along with the steel unit.
The demerger timeline has weighed on Vedanta shares for months. The stock closed at Rs 435 Monday, down 2.8%, and has lost 64% over the past year. Uncertainty around the carve-out and the group's debt burden have pressed the stock. The Supreme Court last month ruled against Vedanta in a separate case involving the AdGroup, adding to headwinds. Vedanta Shares Slide 64% as De-merger Timeline Sparks Doubt
For the oil and gas sector, the standalone listing gives investors a direct bet on Indian upstream production. Vedanta's Rajasthan fields account for roughly a quarter of the country's crude output. The pure-play structure will let the market price those assets without the conglomerate discount that previously applied. How VEDOIL trades in the coming sessions will signal appetite for domestic E&P exposure.
The broader market was mixed. The Sensex and Nifty gave up early gains on institutional selling, reversing a positive start. Metal stocks rallied, with GMDC surging 18% to a 52-week high. Sensex and Nifty Rally Fades as Institutional Selling Emerges
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The demerged entities will begin reporting separately next quarter. Execution of the carve-out and operational results from the Rajasthan assets will determine the next move for each stock.
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