Vedanta targets $300M value creation with AI-driven solutions across industrial operations

Hindustan Zinc to roll out AI-driven solutions across mining, manufacturing operations

New Delhi: Vedanta group firm Hindustan Zinc Ltd (HZL) on Friday unveiled plans to generate Rs 2,000 crore in value by rolling out artificial intelligence-driven solutions across its mining and manufacturing operations. The move comes amid a broader push by mining and metals firms to adopt digital technologies to tackle rising input costs, tighten margins and meet stricter environmental, social and governance expectations. The company revealed the target during 'Zinnovation 2026', an industry technology showcase organised with V-Spark DeepTech Ventures--a global corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures platform. "As industries globally accelerate adoption of AI, automation and industrial intelligence, platforms such as V-Spark are helping drive the next phase of smart manufacturing transformation across manufacturing, heavy industry and metals & mining," the company said in a statement. "The future of manufacturing will be defined by our ability to scale with intelligence. At Hindustan Zinc, we are embedding technology directly into the core of our operations to prove that an industry traditionally defined by grit can be led by data. Zinnovation brings together global capability, entrepreneurial innovation and a scale that can deliver real impact on the ground," HZL Chairperson Priya Agarwal Hebbar said. Hindustan Zinc is currently working with over 50 deep tech startups on more than 100 projects through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures. These collaborations span key focus areas including production enhancement, cost optimisation, value creation, ESG leadership, asset performance, safety and operational efficiency. "The next era of industrial leadership will be driven by AI and collaborative innovation ecosystems. Through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, we are building a platform that connects startups, technology leaders, and operating businesses to solve critical industrial challenges at scale," Akarsh Hebbar, Chairman, V-Spark DeepTech Ventures and President, Vedanta Group said. Hindustan Zinc Ltd is the world's largest integrated zinc producer and is amongst the top 10 silver producers globally.

Vedanta Limited Targets USD 300 Million Value Creation with AI-Driven Industrial Transformation

Vedanta Group highlighted the impact of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep-tech-led transformation initiatives through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, a global corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures platform. Vedanta Group highlighted the impact of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) and deep-tech-led transformation initiatives through V-Spark DeepTech Ventures, a global corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures platform. Since inception, V-Spark-led initiatives have delivered value creation of nearly 4 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 the large-scale deployment of AI-led, intelligent industrial technologies across its businesses.

Vedanta Set to Unlock USD 300 Million in Value Through AI-Led Industrial Transformation

Vedanta Group, India's leading 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, a global corporate innovation, accelerator and ventures platform. Since inception, V-Spark-led initiatives have delivered value creation of nearly 4 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 the 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, IIoT (Industrial Internet of Things), digital twins, machine learning, industrial data platforms, intelligent automation and connected manufacturing technologies across its operations to enhance production volumes, improve operational efficiency, reduce cost of production, strengthen ESG performance and advance digital safety across businesses. Speaking on the occasion, Mr. 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 the adoption of scalable digital technologies for the manufacturing sector that support production enhancement, energy optimization, 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 1000 startups through V-Spark to build a strong innovation ecosystem focused on AI, industrial digitalization, sustainability and next-generation manufacturing technologies. Vedanta has implemented several AI-led solutions across operations, including predictive maintenance systems, AI-enabled thermal monitoring, advanced froth analytics, intelligent energy management platforms and automated process optimization 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 optimization initiatives have improved haulage efficiency and reduced fuel consumption, while tele-remote mining technologies are enabling safer and smarter underground operations, reducing man-machine contact. Vedanta's digital manufacturing initiatives are also delivering measurable business impact. For instance, 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 optimization 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 optimize 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.