Vedanta Resources : appoints Non-Executive Director

12 May 2016

Appointment of Non-Executive Director

Vedanta Resources Plc ('Vedanta') today announces that Mr Ravi Rajagopal has been appointed as a Non-Executive Director with effect from 1st July 2016. He will also be a member of the Audit Committee.

Mr. Ravi Rajagopal joined Diageo plc in 1997, where he worked in various roles until 2015. He was the Global Head of Business Development of Diageo plc from July 2010. His other roles included CFO for Europe and Group Financial Controller. Prior to joining Diageo plc, Mr. Ravi Rajagopal worked with ITC India (a BAT plc subsidiary in India) where he also held a variety of senior positions both in finance and general management. He is also a Non-Executive Director of United Spirits Limited, India.

Mr Euan Macdonald has decided to step down from the Board following the conclusion of the Company's 2016 Annual General Meeting having served as a Non-Executive Director for eleven years.

Mr Aman Mehta has agreed to continue for a further one year on the request of the Board following a recommendation from the Nomination Committee. The Nomination Committee will continue reviewing the composition and membership of the Board.

Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta, said: 'I am delighted to welcome Ravi Rajagopal to our Board. His background and expertise, gained through working with major corporations both in the UK and internationally for over three decades, together with his proven management track record, are an excellent fit for our business. I would like to thank Euan for his invaluable contribution to the Group over the last 11 years. His wealth of corporate and financial experience and his in-depth knowledge of emerging markets have been very valuable to the board deliberations'

Additional Information:

There is no further information to be disclosed in accordance with paragraph 9.6.13 of the Listing Rules of the UK Listing Authority.

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About Vedanta Resources

Vedanta Resources plc ('Vedanta') is a London listed diversified global natural resources company. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia and Australia. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of trust, sustainability, growth, entrepreneurship, integrity, respect and care. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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