Vedanta shares surge 4% as crude oil royalty cut slashes costs in key Rajasthan fields

Published on 12 May 2026

The royalty tweak targets Vedanta’s biggest cost driver

Vedanta shares jumped around 4% after the government reduced royalty rates on crude oil and natural gas production. The cut is expected to lower operating costs for the company’s Rajasthan assets and give a boost to upstream exploration. Brokerage CLSA highlighted the potential upside, while investors are also watching for the listings of Vedanta’s demerged entities.

Vedanta shares rose about 4% following a government royalty reduction
Lower royalties are expected to reduce costs for Rajasthan fields
The move could support upstream exploration activity
Market focus also remains on listings of demerged Vedanta units

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Vedanta shares surge 4% as crude oil royalty cut slashes costs in key Rajasthan fields

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