Situation analysis
The largest private oil and gas exploration and production company in India, Cairn Oil & Gas, Vedanta Ltd, accounts for a quarter of India's domestic crude oil production. It is the largest private sector contributor to India's energy security and a strong supporter of the Indian Prime Minister's vision to reduce the country's crude import bill by 10%. However, given the very nature of the natural resources and mining industry, the company is subject to a lot of regulatory and stakeholder scrutiny and often faces unfavourable public opinions, especially on social media. The leadership wanted to keep the company...