Sterlite Industries (India) Limited

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Vedanta declared "Best Diversified Exporter" At the ECGC - D&B Indian Exporters' Excellence Awards 2015 This award is in recognition of the natural resources exports which contributed significantly to the Indian economy Mumbai, India: March 10, 2015: Vedanta, one of India's largest diversified natural resources company, with operations across zinc, lead, silver, oil & gas, iron ore, copper, aluminium and commercial power has been declared as India's 'Best Diversified Exporter' at the ECGC (Formerly Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited) - D&B (Dun & Bradstreet ) Indian Exporters' Excellence Awards 2015.

The award instituted by ECGC Ltd serves as a driving point for the exporters to pursue excellence and demonstrate exemplary performance. This award conferred on Vedanta recognizes the contribution of natural resources exports which contributed significantly to the Indian economy.

Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Tom Albanese, Group CEO, Vedanta, said, "This award is a testament to Vedanta's Best of Class Business which leverage technology to ensure the best quality of exported commodities. At Vedanta, we believe in creating and delivering significant meaningful value to our stakeholders, and partnering India's growth through the natural resources sector. "

The Total Export Revenues (excluding deemed revenue) of Vedanta's Indian operations in the financial year 2013-2014 stood at Rs. 15,599 crore. The top 3 products exported were copper cathode, zinc ingots and aluminium ingots.

The award was presented by Ms. Nirmala Sitharaman, Honourable Minister of State, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, at a ceremony held in Mumbai recently. Representing Vedanta, the award was received by Mr. Puneet Jagatramka, senior Vice President Central procurement & Marketing-

Aluminium Business, Mr. Alok Ranjan, Head Copper business and Mr. Nikhil Supekar, Head

International Sales, Hindustan Zinc.

About ECGC - D& B Indian Export er s' Exce l lence Aw ards 2015

Indian Exporters' Excellence Awards 2015 is a tribute to the leading exporters from various sectors which include manufacturing; trading and services. Companies with minimum 10% revenue from the export sales for FY14 were eligible for nomination. The award program included award categories across various revenue segments providing opportunity for all types of exporters across the country.

About Vedanta

Vedanta 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.
Sesa Sterlite Limited (SSLT), formerly Sesa Goa Limited, is the Indian subsidiary of Vedanta Resources Plc, a London- listed company. Sustainability is at the core of SSLT's strategy, with a strong focus on health, safety and environment and on enhancing the lives of local communities. SSLT 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 Communications, Sustainability & CSR Tel: +912266461000

gc@vedanta.co.in

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