Driving the clean energy transition
Enabling a self-sustaining nation
The Sterlite Copper business of Vedanta Limited is central to the Group’s business. Since its inception in 1996, Sterlite Copper has steadily grown to become one of India's leading contributors to copper production, contributing up to 22% of India’s demand for refined copper.
Vedanta Nico, a division of Vedanta Limited under the Sterlite Copper Business, stands as India's primary producer of nickel – the Metal of Evolution. Operating from Cuncolim, Goa, we are the nation's foremost producer of nickel and cobalt sulphate.
As the world moves toward a greener future, copper, nickel, and cobalt are driving the shift. Copper enables efficient power transmission in EVs and charging infrastructure, while nickel and cobalt are essential for advanced batteries and clean energy storage. Together, these metals fuel the backbone of electric mobility and renewable innovation—powering progress for a sustainable tomorrow.
Our business unit consists of a Copper Smelter, Refinery, Sulphuric Acid Plant, Phosphoric Acid Plant, and Copper Rod Plant at Tuticorin in southern India, along with a Refinery and two Copper Rod Plants at Silvassa in western India. Additionally, our Nickel and Cobalt production facility is located at Cuncolim in Goa, supporting India’s growing demand for clean energy materials.
- Copper and Nickel are essential metals powering modern life and clean energy technologies.
- Copper, known for its high conductivity and malleability, is key to EVs, power grids, batteries, and renewable energy systems.
- Nickel offers exceptional strength, corrosion resistance, and thermal stability—vital for EV batteries, stainless steel, and energy storage.
- Both metals are critical to infrastructure, construction, electronics, and automotive sectors.
- Vedanta is one of India’s largest copper producers, contributing 22% of domestic refined copper demand.
- We are also India’s primary nickel producer, supporting strategic self-reliance in critical minerals.
- Copper demand in India is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.1%; Nickel at 8.8%.
- Rising EV adoption and renewable energy deployment are accelerating the need for both metals.
- India’s copper and nickel consumption are poised for significant growth, aligning with global clean energy trends.
Advancing responsible operations
We have been committed to operating as a responsible business to the highest international standards of sustainability and corporate governance. We are focused to achieve zero harm, zero waste, zero discharge, and promoting social inclusion across our operations.
We, at Copper and Nickel business, aim for delivering quality excellence powered by responsible and sustainable operations. As we step into a new financial year, our vision will be supported by revolutionizing our products through Digital Innovation and Green Technologies. We are committed to preserving the environment and promoting the mindful utilization of natural resources. In our quest for ESG leadership, we are implementing good green practices like the adoption of sustainable packaging, switching to 100% clean fuels, and lowering our overall carbon footprint, allowing us to truly manifest Vedanta’s spirit of transforming for good.
Puneet Khurana
Chief Executive Officer
Copper & Nickel
Vision
To empower India’s clean energy future by ensuring self-sufficiency in critical minerals. We strive to be a leading, sustainable producer of Copper and Nickel – fueling nation-building, advancing future technologies, and enriching lives.
