Vedanta appoints Ajay Dixit as Chief Executive Officer, Power Delhi, India, May 13, 2015: Vedanta, the global, diversified natural resource company has appointed Mr. Ajay Dixit as Chief Executive Officer, Power, effective May 11, 2015. In his role, Mr. Dixit will consolidate the power operations of the group and build the new power vertical. He will be responsible to grow the business through synergies and drive operational excellence of the 9097 MW power business.

"Mr. Ajay Dixit joins as an asset to the Vedanta team, with proven accomplishments in the Energy sector. We are elated to have Ajay on board as his extensive experience will take Vedanta to new heights, create long term value for our shareholders and deliver sustainable growth," said Mr. Tom Albanese, welcoming Mr. Dixit to the Vedanta team.

Mr. Dixit is an Electrical engineer from Delhi College of Engineering. He joined Siemens as Project Manager and in the span of 35 years, has handled various profiles before taking over as CEO-Energy Sector for South Asia.

About Vedanta Limited (Formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)

Vedanta Limited (Vedanta Ltd) is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves exploring and processing minerals and oil & gas. The Company produces oil & gas, zinc, lead,
silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power and has a presence across India, South Africa, Namibia, Ireland, Australia, Liberia and Sri Lanka.
Vedanta Ltd, formerly Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd., is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London-listed company. Sustainable Development is at the core of Vedanta's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. Vedanta Ltd is listed
on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange in India and has ADRs listed on the New
York Stock Exchange.

For further information, please contact:Roma Balwani

President - Group Sustainability, CSR and Communications

Tel: +91 22 6646 1000
gc@vedanta.co.in

Vedanta Limited (Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)

DLF Atria, Jacaranda Marg, DLF City - Phase-2, Gurgaon - 122002, Haryana, India

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Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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Vedanta Limited (Formerly known as Sesa Sterlite Ltd. /Sesa Goa Ltd.)

DLF Atria, Jacaranda Marg, DLF City - Phase-2, Gurgaon - 122002, Haryana, India

T +91 124 4593000 | Website: www.vedantalimited.com

Registered Office: Sesa Ghor, 20 EDC Complex, Patto, Panaji (Goa) - 403 001

CIN: L13209GA1965PLC000044

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