Vedanta Resources plc (LSE: VED) is a global diversified and integrated metals and mining group headquartered in London, England. Headed by Indian billionaire Anil Agarwal, most of Vedanta's operations are located in India. Several of Vedanta's projects are mired in controversy and local unrest due to allegations that they will have a damaging impact on the environment, and on the livelihoods of local people. Vedanta was first listed on the London Stock Exchange in December 2003 and became a constituent of the FTSE 100 Index in June 2006.
