• Domestic mineral potential: India possesses strong geology across hydrocarbons, oil, gas, copper, aluminum, zinc, and silver, with high-tech exploration being key to achieving national self-sufficiency.
• Critical metals expansion: Hindustan Zinc is targeting an increase in zinc production from 1.5 lakh tonnes to 20 lakh tonnes, while Vedanta actively seeks global technologies to expand domestic critical metal and silver production.
• Russia investment stance: Vedanta currently has no active joint ventures or manufacturing plans in Russia, though it remains open to exploring future opportunities within legal frameworks.
• India investment outlook: Driven by a population of 1.5 billion and 65% of the lower-middle class moving into higher income brackets, India offers strong long-term opportunities for foreign capital, technology, and job creation.