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ED raids Vedanta-linked locations in FEMA probe over alleged brand fee payments
The Enforcement Directorate initiated a foreign exchange violation investigation against Vedanta Group on Monday, conducting searches at premises of the global mining conglomerate promoted by billionaire Anil Agarwal.
Investigators are scrutinizing documents related to "brand fee payments" allegedly made by group companies to their parent entity to determine compliance with Foreign Exchange Management Act provisions.
Agency teams executed operations at multiple locations including Delhi, Mumbai, and Rajasthan, collecting financial records, agreements, and transaction-related material for detailed scrutiny before any further action is considered.
Responding to the operation, a Vedanta spokesperson said the company is "extending full cooperation to the authorities" and providing all information sought while remaining committed to legal compliance.
This probe follows a recent Supreme Court ruling against subsidiary Talwandi Sabo Power Limited, which imposed a penalty liability of nearly Rs 127 crore for alleged misdeclaration of power availability.
ED Raids on Vedanta Group: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has conducted searches at two locations linked to the Vedanta Group in Delhi and Mumbai in connection with an ongoing investigation under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA). According to senior officials, the action is related to alleged "brand fee payments" made by group companies to their parent company. The investigating agency has seized documents and records related to thes…