Vedanta Group, a major conglomerate in India, has highlighted the urgent need for the country to speed up the exploration and operationalization of its natural resource assets in light of increasing global supply chain vulnerabilities, particularly due to geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The group noted that India is heavily reliant on imports for crude oil, with 88% of its oil sourced from abroad, which exposes the economy to price volatility and supply uncertainties. Furthermore, the concentration of critical minerals necessary for clean energy and advanced manufacturing poses additional risks. Vedanta Chairman Anil Agarwal stated that India's challenge lies not only in resource scarcity but also in the slow pace of developing exploration and production capacities. Currently, 85% of auctioned mining blocks remain non-operational, indicating a significant execution gap. The company advocates for faster land acquisition processes, technology integration, and policy reforms to enhance the operational efficiency of the natural resources sector.