Bengaluru, 10 December 2025: Renowned industrialist and Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal was honoured with the “Pravasi Rajasthani Samman” at the first-ever Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas held in Jaipur. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma presented the award in recognition of Anil Agarwal’s contribution to industry, employment, and social development. Union Ministers Piyush Goyal and Bhupender Yadav, Rajasthan Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati, and Punjab Governor Gulab Chand Kataria were also present on the occasion.

During the event, Anil Agarwal made a major announcement stating the group will double its production across zinc, lead, silver, oil & gas, and renewable energy through an investment of ₹1 lakh crore. Stating that India’s journey toward becoming a developed nation will run through Rajasthan, he said “Rajasthan has abundant reserves of oil, gas, and minerals, giving it the potential to take India’s economy to even greater heights. Just as Punjab feeds the nation, Rajasthan has the capacity to supply the world with minerals and natural resources in the years to come.” 

The Vedanta Group is working to strengthen small and medium zinc manufacturing industries in the state through the establishment of a Zinc Park. Chairman stated that the Zinc International Industrial Park with a capacity to host 200 new industries will provide electricity, water, raw materials, and infrastructure, giving a major boost to MSMEs and downstream sectors. Additionally, Vedanta is setting up North India’s first phosphate fertilizer plant in Rajasthan, an important step toward building a “Green Rajasthan”.

Under Chairman Anil Agarwal’s leadership, Vedanta has invested over ₹1.5 lakh crore in Rajasthan so far, generating lakhs of jobs and contributing nearly ₹3 lakh crore to the national and state exchequers over the past decade. He added that after acquiring Hindustan Zinc, production has increased tenfold, and today India is no longer an importer but a producer of silver.

He further added, “Rajasthan has not only given me opportunities but has shaped my identity. Coming back here always feels like returning home. I believe Rajasthan’s role in energy, technology, and financial services will become even more influential in the future.” He highlighted that the state has over 40 varieties of world-class stones, which can be polished, finished, and exported to global markets.

Anil Agarwal has both an emotional and economic connection with Rajasthan. Vedanta revived Hindustan Zinc, reopened several closed mines, and is establishing India’s first modern Zinc Park to boost MSMEs.

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma acknowledged Vedanta’s ongoing investments and opportunities in Rajasthan. He recollected Anil Agarwal’s belief that youth can work with investments ranging from ₹2 crore to ₹100 crore and said the Government is creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs to set up industries. “Through skill development, small and large industries will generate employment for youth,” he said, urging young people to become job creators rather than job seekers. 

Vedanta, through Cairn, is India’s largest private oil producer, and its company Hindustan Zinc is the country’s largest zinc, lead, and silver producer, with operations primarily in Rajasthan. The Chief Minister added that the state’s single-window and self-certification systems are ensuring fast and transparent approvals for investors.

Speaking about social development, Anil Agarwal highlighted Vedanta and the Anil Agarwal Foundation’s work in establishing 25,000 Nand Ghars, strengthening women and child nutrition and education through the Anganwadi model. He noted that Vedanta Girls PG College, Ringas has educated over 50,000 students in 30 years, while Gurukul Public School, Ringas and Vedanta School, Bharatpur have provided quality education to more than 25,000 children. He proudly shared that girls are working underground at the Dariba mine, increasing production by up to 30%, and that the country’s first women-led rescue team, formed by young women here, has become a model across India.

Speaking about Rajasthan’s potential, Agarwal said the state’s abundant oil & gas, minerals, and renewable energy can make it India’s future energy capital. With strong Ease of Doing Business policies and proactive state initiatives, Vedanta is rapidly expanding its production and investment plans. He also emphasized the need for large hotels, convention centres, and international event spaces to position Rajasthan as a global event hub.

In conclusion, he invited the state’s youth, entrepreneurs, and the global Rajasthani community to join this journey of growth, saying, “Rajasthan’s sand may be soft, but its people have the courage of rock. The state has produced some of the nation’s greatest business leaders and professionals; now I hope they will help its youth rise even further.”

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Mr. Agarwal emphasised that one of the biggest enablers for this shift is a regulatory ecosystem that is built on trust. When entrepreneurs—whether startups, MSMEs or established businesses—are given the benefit of doubt, it strengthens confidence and improves ease of doing business. Trust has always been the foundation of thriving economies.

With a light-touch approach by regulators, India can unlock the true potential of its entrepreneurs. This will set off a powerful wave of enterprise-led growth and put the country firmly on the path to achieving Viksit Bharat well before 2047.

Light touch today can deliver heavyweight outcomes for the economy tomorrow.

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With the formation of the new government in Bihar today, Anil Agarwal expressed a strong sense of optimism for the state’s future. He said the transition marks a promising moment for Bihar to accelerate its development trajectory.

Reflecting on Bihar’s ancient legacy as a cradle of knowledge, culture, and leadership since the era of Chandragupta Maurya, Agarwal noted that this heritage continues to inspire progress even today.

He emphasised his vision for the youth of Bihar, particularly young women, to have access to quality education and meaningful employment.

He expressed hope that Bihar would transform into a state that attracts investment, strengthens tourism, and regains its prominence as a centre of learning.

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Bengaluru, 7th October 2025: As gold prices continue to outshine even leading AI and technology stocks, Vedanta Limited Chairman Mr. Anil Agarwal has highlighted the growing importance of natural resources in driving the world’s technological and economic future.

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In a social media post, Agarwal noted that the United States and Canada have already moved to fast-track approvals for key mineral projects, recognizing their strategic importance. He said India is also moving in this direction, but the process could be further accelerated through self-certification for projects of national importance and urgency.

Agarwal highlighted that self-certification is already used effectively in other areas, such as income tax, and suggested extending it to strategic mineral projects. This, he said, would help India build resilient supply chains and meet its developmental goals more efficiently.

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Calling Silver a unique and multipurpose metal, Mr. Agarwal stated, “Chaandi (Silver) has a unique mix of intrinsic value and functional application in new technologies”.

He noted that India had no domestic silver production until Vedanta’s Hindustan Zinc began production of the metal. Acknowledging the team’s pioneering research and effort, he expressed pride in their role of establishing silver production in the country, adding that “this is just the beginning.”

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In a recent post, Mr. Agarwal drew parallels between his early days in the mining industry and the entrepreneurial journey of today’s startup founders. He recalled visiting mining sites daily with the hope of finding gold, but often returned with nothing but stone. This, he said, taught him one of the most valuable lessons of his career: that there is no clear roadmap, no perfect answer, and no guaranteed outcome in business.

“Every decision you make is a bet,” Mr. Agarwal noted. “Sometimes, even your best efforts will lead you to stone. But you keep showing up. You keep placing your bets. That is where growth lives- in the uncomfortable, imperfect steps forward.”

Highlighting the importance of resilience and decision-making amidst uncertainty, Vedanta chairman emphasized that success does not come from waiting for the perfect opportunity, but from continuously betting on oneself.

“This message is particularly timely for India’s vibrant startup ecosystem, where thousands of young founders are navigating uncharted territories,” he added. “The willingness to take risks, even without a guaranteed outcome, is what separates long-term success from failure.”

Through his message, Mr. Agarwal continues to inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, reinforcing his belief that India’s growth story will be shaped by those who dare to take bold, imperfect steps toward the future.

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“The greatest quality of an entrepreneur is their ability to take risks,” he noted, adding that risk-taking combined with hard work is what builds great companies and generates employment for the country’s youth. He emphasized that entrepreneurs should be focused on business risks, not regulatory or policy-related ones.

Highlighting the importance of enabling growth, the Chairman urged that unless there is a fundamental issue, entrepreneurs must be given complete freedom to operate and scale. “Let them grow 10x and become global leaders,” he highlighted.

His remarks have sparked a broader conversation around the need for regulatory reforms and a more supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem in India.

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“Reading this news, my mind went back to that day 41 years ago when the first Indian travelled to space,” he wrote, recalling the pride that swept the country when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma famously described India from space as ‘Saare Jahaan Se Achha’. “I can’t describe the feeling of hearing it on radio,” he added.

Talking about the occasion, Mr Agarwal highlight India’s transformation into a global power, stating, “India has travelled a long distance in these four decades. Our economy is in the world’s top five. Our space programme is also in the top five.”

He underlined that India’s space ambitions are not about domination but discovery, driven by a purpose to explore, learn, and uplift lives on Earth.

Extending his best wishes to Group Captain Shukla and the entire ISRO team, Mr. Agarwal called this moment “a celebration of India’s aspiration, ability, and ambition, not just in space, but in every sphere of progress.”

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