Vedanta Names Arun Misra CEO Amid Record Q1 Profits

Vedanta Limited has named Arun Misra as its new CEO, effective August 1, 2026. Misra's appointment comes on the same day as the company's record-breaking Q1 profits.

The April to June quarter saw a rare alignment of upward price pressure across multiple metals simultaneously, with zinc prices rising by 31%, copper prices up by 40%, and silver more than doubling year-on-year. This surge had a direct tailwind effect on Vedanta's India zinc business, which is the group's largest single commodity exposure.

Misra brings operational experience as the head of Hindustan Zinc, one of the world's largest integrated zinc producers. His appointment represents continuity in operational strategy, allowing Vedanta to avoid a potential lag in capital allocation decisions during periods of commodity price volatility.