NSE: VEDPOWER · 28 October 2026
- Vedanta Power Ltd. (VEDPOWER) declined by 0.55% on October 28, 2026, settling at ₹28.80 after moving within a day's range of ₹28.40 to ₹29.09.
- The company reported its production numbers for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, highlighting power sales of 5,593 million units, up 26% year-on-year. H1 sales reached a record 10,817 million units, driven by strong momentum at Meenakshi Energy and Jharsuguda Thermal Plant, offsetting a temporary shutdown at the Shakti Thermal Plant.
- Trading volume was 0.31 times the 20-day average daily volume.
Why is Vedanta Power share price falling on 28 October 2026?
Vedanta Power Ltd. (VEDPOWER) declined by 0.55% on October 28, 2026, settling at ₹28.80 after moving within a day's range of ₹28.40 to ₹29.09.
The broader market saw mild downward pressure, with the Nifty benchmark declining by 0.22%. Vedanta Power's slight pullback aligns with a softer broader market environment and follows a 5-day return loss of 4.95% and a 20-day decline of 10.42%, reflecting ongoing consolidation near its 52-week low of ₹27.50.
Company disclosures from October indicate that shareholders approved the Vedanta Power Limited Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 and related secondary acquisition mechanisms via postal ballot on October 23, 2026. While these long-term governance and employee incentive measures provide structural context, no single operational catalyst was explicitly linked to today's modest price adjustment.
84.59 lakh shares traded by 28 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST. This compares with a 20-day average daily volume of 2.77 crore shares (0.31 times). The five-day average daily volume was 1.86 crore shares. Separately, the NSE report for 27 October 2026 showed 66.30 lakh shares delivered, representing 44.79% of that day’s traded volume. The same report recorded 57,176 trades.
The 0.55% decline reflects routine price drift and light participation, with trading volume running at 31% of its 20-day average, occurring alongside broader market softness.
Latest Company Developments
The company reported its production numbers for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, highlighting power sales of 5,593 million units, up 26% year-on-year. H1 sales reached a record 10,817 million units, driven by strong momentum at Meenakshi Energy and Jharsuguda Thermal Plant, offsetting a temporary shutdown at the Shakti Thermal Plant.
Provides key operational volume metrics across generation assets following the company's demerger from Vedanta Limited in the first quarter of FY27.
Please refer the enclosed Production release for Second quarter FY'27 of Vedanta Power Limited.
Resignation of Mr. Bhagya Hasija as Company Secretary & Compliance Officer of the company effective. September 02, 2026.
Ownership & Transaction Activity
Mutual Fund Holdings
Mutual funds held 3.24% on 30 September 2026. This compares with 6.47% on 30 June 2026, a change of -3.23 percentage points.
The filing reported 25 MF/UTI holders.
Research & Brokerage Views
Initiated coverage with a positive view on valuation potential following the power business separation.
What to Watch Next
- Upcoming standalone and consolidated financial results scheduled for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2026.
- Operational status and plant availability updates for the Shakti Thermal Plant following its temporary shutdown.
- Execution of the approved Employee Stock Option Plan 2026 and secondary market share acquisitions through the trust.
- Progress on updating Fuel Supply Agreements and Power Purchase Agreements following the demerger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the latest Vedanta Power company news?
The company reported its production numbers for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, highlighting power sales of 5,593 million units, up 26% year-on-year. H1 sales reached a record 10,817 million units, driven by strong momentum at Meenakshi Energy and Jharsuguda Thermal Plant, offsetting a temporary shutdown at the Shakti Thermal Plant.
How strong was Vedanta Power’s trading volume?
84.59 lakh shares traded, 0.31 times the 20-day average daily volume. The price and volume data are dated 28 October 2026 · 03:25 PM IST.
Do the mutual-fund figures show buying today?
They show holdings on 30 September 2026. Quarterly holdings do not identify purchases made on the article date.
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