Essar Energy plummets on Indian tax ruling

Essar Energy plummeted on Tuesday afternoon after its Indian oil division was told that it is no longer eligible to benefit from a deferred tax payment scheme.

Essar Energy plummeted on Tuesday afternoon after its Indian oil division was told that it is no longer eligible to benefit from a deferred tax payment scheme.

Shares plummeted 28% to 48.5p in late trading after the Indian Supreme Court ruled against the Gujarat High Court in letting Essar Oil pay sales tax in deferred instalments.

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