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Vedanta shares plunge on LSE as deal talks to buy Cairn stake roil investors
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Published on 24 April 2026
A stake purchase plan sparks a sudden 5 percent drop
Vedanta’s stock fell sharply on the London Stock Exchange, trading about 5.5% lower in the late afternoon and swinging from an early gain into the red. The move comes as market chatter swirls around talks to buy a stake in Cairn, highlighting how deal speculation can quickly hit sentiment and pricing.
- Vedanta shares slid about 5.5% on the LSE
- The stock flipped from early gains into losses
- Decline is tied to talks over buying Cairn stake
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