New Delhi, April 4 -- Shares of Vedanta Limited slumped over 8 percent on Friday, April 4, despite the company reporting record production figures for aluminium and zinc in both the fourth quarter and fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The decline in Vedanta's stock price came amid a broader weakness in the market, as investors assessed factors beyond the company's operational performance.

Vedanta announced on April 3 that it had achieved historic highs in aluminium and zinc production, while also witnessing robust growth in iron ore, steel, oil and gas, and power sales. Annual aluminium production reached 2,421 kt, reflecting a 2 percent year-on-year increase, with fourth-quarter output rising 1 percent. Alumina production also saw a 9 ...