Update by Cairn India

13 March 2015

Vedanta Resources plcUpdate by Cairn India

12 March 2015

Cairn India Limited

Cairn India Limited has received an order from the Income Tax Department today for an alleged failure to deduct withholding tax on alleged capital gains arising during 2006-07 in the hands of Cairn UK Holdings Limited (CUHL), our erstwhile parent company, a subsidiary of Cairn Energy Plc.

This was in respect of the transaction of CUHL transferring the shares of Cairn India Holdings Limited (CIHL) to Cairn India Limited as part of internal group reorganisation in 2006-07 to facilitate the IPO of Cairn India Limited.

A demand of approx. INR 20,495 Crore (comprising tax of approx. INR 10,248 Crore and interest of approx. INR 10,247 Crore) is alleged to be payable. Cairn India Limited does not agree with this alleged demand and will pursue all possible options to protect its interest.

Cairn India has always been fully compliant with all Indian Income tax laws. Income tax assessments including transfer pricing assessment were duly completed for FY 2006-07, earlier.

As was communicated earlier, from the media reports we understand that tax demand has also been made by the Income Tax Department on CUHL on this matter.

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About Vedanta Resources plc

Vedanta Resources plc ("Vedanta") is a London listed diversified global natural resources major. The group produces aluminium, copper, zinc, lead, silver, iron ore, oil & gas and commercial energy. Vedanta has operations in India, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Ireland, Liberia, Australia and Sri Lanka. With an empowered talent pool globally, Vedanta places strong emphasis on partnering with all its stakeholders based on the core values of entrepreneurship, excellence, trust, inclusiveness and growth. For more information, please visit www.vedantaresources.com.

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