Vedanta has sought the permission from the Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) for reopening of its copper smelter plant, known as Sterlite Copper in Tuticorin, following a favourable decision from the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Vedanta is a diversified natural resources company, whose business primarily involves producing oil and gas, zinc- lead-silver, copper, iron ore, aluminium and commercial power.