Lanjigarh, Odisha, India, November 2025 — Vedanta Limited has announced the appointment of Virendra Singh as Chief Operating Officer (COO) for its Alumina Business, where he will lead operational strategy and excellence for the 5 MTPA Alumina Refinery at Lanjigarh, Odisha. In his new role, he is responsible for driving manufacturing efficiency, continuous improvement, and high-quality production, reinforcing Vedanta’s position as one of India’s largest and most advanced alumina producers.
With more than three decades of experience in the metals and manufacturing industry, Virendra brings deep expertise in coke-making technology, large-scale operations management, and complex project leadership. His appointment highlights Vedanta’s commitment to operational excellence and its focus on sustainable, technology-driven growth in the aluminium value chain.
Before taking on his current role, Virendra served as Chief, Coke Plants at Tata Steel, where he led multi-site operations, optimized plant efficiency, and spearheaded process improvement initiatives. At Tata Steel BSL, he played a pivotal role in expanding production capacity, managing large operational teams, and integrating advanced systems across coke and byproduct operations.
Previously, he held senior leadership positions at Evonith Steel (Uttam Galva Metallics), where he served as Project Head for the erection and commissioning of a 0.5 MTPA recovery-type stamp-charged coke oven plant, in addition to leading coke and byproduct operations. Earlier, at JSW Steel, he contributed to key infrastructure and project initiatives, while his tenure at Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) at Bhilai provided a strong foundation in coke oven process control, environmental management, and manpower optimization.
In his new leadership capacity, Virendra Singh will focus on enhancing Vedanta’s production capabilities, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with the company’s long-term ESG and sustainability goals in the aluminium sector.
About Vedanta Limited
Vedanta Limited is a global natural resources and technology conglomerate, operating across India, South Africa, Liberia, and Namibia. The company is a leader in critical minerals, energy transition metals, power, and technology, contributing significantly to India’s economic development for over two decades.
Vedanta is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner and has pledged $5 billion over the next decade toward this goal. The company operates with a strong ESG framework, emphasizing trust, innovation, integrity, and care, while ensuring sustainable development for its communities and stakeholders.
Listed on both the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), Vedanta continues to set global benchmarks in governance, safety, and operational performance, driving its mission to create long-term value through responsible resource utilization.
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