Vedanta Group, India’s metals, oil & gas, critical
minerals, power and technology conglomerate, highlighted the impact of its
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep-tech-led transformation initiatives
through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, its global corporate innovation, accelerator
and ventures platform.
Since inception, V-Spark-led initiatives have delivered
value creation of nearly four times return on investment (ROI). Building on
this momentum, Vedanta expects to unlock an additional USD 300–400 million in
value over the next three years through large-scale deployment of AI-led intelligent
industrial technologies across its businesses.
Aligned with this year’s National Technology Day theme,
‘Responsible Innovation for Inclusive Growth,’ Vedanta continues to scale AI,
predictive analytics, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), digital twins,
machine learning, industrial data platforms, intelligent automation and
connected manufacturing technologies across its operations. These initiatives
aim to enhance production volumes, improve operational efficiency, reduce cost
of production, strengthen ESG performance and advance digital safety across
businesses.
Akarsh Hebbar, Chairman, V-Spark DeepTech Ventures and
President, Vedanta Group, said, “As India advances towards becoming a global
manufacturing and technology powerhouse, Vedanta is leveraging AI, automation
and deep-tech innovation as key drivers of operational excellence and
sustainable growth. Through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, we are accelerating the
deployment of scalable technologies across businesses to improve productivity,
optimize costs, strengthen safety and build future-ready industrial operations
that are globally competitive, efficient and resilient.”
Through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, Vedanta is accelerating
adoption of scalable digital technologies for the manufacturing sector. These
technologies support production enhancement, energy optimisation, process
intelligence, automation, predictive maintenance and real-time operational
visibility across asset-intensive industries.
As part of this vision, the Group plans to engage with over
1,000 startups through V-Spark to build a strong innovation ecosystem focused
on AI, industrial digitalisation, sustainability and next-generation
manufacturing technologies.
Vedanta has implemented several AI-led solutions across its
operations, including predictive maintenance systems, AI-enabled thermal
monitoring, advanced froth analytics, intelligent energy management platforms
and automated process optimisation systems.
The company has also deployed more than 500 AI-enabled
safety cameras across operations to strengthen workplace safety through
real-time monitoring and analytics. In mining operations, AI-driven fleet
optimisation initiatives have improved haulage efficiency and reduced fuel
consumption, while tele-remote mining technologies are enabling safer and
smarter underground operations by reducing man-machine contact.
Vedanta’s digital manufacturing initiatives are also
delivering measurable business impact. Automated monitoring systems in smelter
operations have generated nearly USD 4.2 million in value creation, while Mine
Excellence initiatives are expected to contribute an annual EBITDA impact of
nearly USD 10 million through process optimisation and intelligent operational
controls.
The company is further integrating AI-led command centres,
digital dashboards and advanced analytics platforms to strengthen
enterprise-wide visibility and operational agility.
Beyond core operations, Vedanta is integrating AI into
procurement and supply chain functions through intelligent buying and inventory
management systems designed to improve planning efficiency and optimise working
capital.
V-Spark DeepTech Ventures continues to strengthen Vedanta’s
innovation-led growth strategy by enabling rapid deployment of emerging
technologies across industrial operations through collaborations with startups,
technology companies and innovation ecosystems.