ESSARPORTS

Essar Ports Limited has, with reference to the Delisting of the equity shares of the Company from the Exchange, submitted to the Exchange the details of the name, address and contact numbers of the Contact Person at RTA and at the Company for solving Investor queries post Delisting.

Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the trading in the equity shares of Essar Ports Limited shall be suspended w.e.f December 24, 2015 (i.e. w.e.f. closing hours of trading on December 23, 2015) on account of voluntary delisting pursuant to the SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009. The admission to dealings in securities of the said company shall be withdrawn (delisted) w.e.f. December 31, 2015.

The Exchange had sought clarification from Essar Ports Limited with respect to recent news item captioned "Ruias to sell Kurla biz park for Rs.2,400 cr".On basis of above, The reply from the Company is attached.

The Exchange has sought clarification from Essar Ports Limited with respect to recent news item captioned "Ruias to sell Kurla biz park for Rs.2,400 cr". In this regard, Exchange have advised the Company to provide clarification/confirmation on the news item in detail including the following: a) Whether such event/negotiations/article stated in published news were taking place? If so, you are advised to provide the said information along with the sequence of events in chronological order and the material impact of this article on the Company. b) Whether company are aware of any information tha

JM Financial Institutional Securities Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of "Post offer public announcement ("Post Offer PA") for delisting of the equity shares of the Company".

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding proposed voluntarily delisting of the equity shares of the Company pursuant to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009, as amended. The Company has submitted an update received from the promoter in relation to the proposed delisting of the Equity Shares of the Company.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has allotted 1,84,134 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each to the Essar Ports Employee Stock Options Trust pursuant to the Essar Ports Limited Employees Stock Option Scheme - 2011 against an equal number of Options to enable eligible employees to exercise their OptionsIn view of the above the paid-up capital of the Company has been increased to Rs. 42,838.68 lakhs divided into 42,82,56,265 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated November 4, 2015 titled "Essar Ports Ltd. Q2 FY16 Net profit up 9%"

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the standalone & consolidated financial results along with the Limited Review Report for the period ended 30-Sep-2015.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the public announcement ( Public Announcement / PA ) being issued by Imperial Consultants and Securities Private Limited, a company incorporated under the Companies Act, 1956 and having its registered office at Chennai House, 5th Floor, New No. 7, Esplanade, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India ( ICS / the Promoter ) in respect of the proposed acquisition and voluntary delisting ( Offer / Delisting Offer ) of the equity shares of face value of Rs. 10 each ( Equity Shares ) of Essar Ports Limited ( Company ) pursuant to Regulation 10 of the Securiti

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Proceedings of the Annual General Meeting.

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Scrutinizers Report for e-voting at the Annual General Meeting of the Company

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has on September 14, 2015 allotted 1,84,133 equity shares of face value of Rs. 10/- each to the Essar Ports Employee Stock Options Scheme Trust pursuant to the Essar Ports Limited Employees Stock Option Scheme - 2011 against an equal number of Options to enable eligible employees to exercise their Options that have vested at the end of the 3rd year from the grant date.In view of the above the paid-up capital of the Company has been increased to Rs. 42,820.26 lakhs divided into 42,80,72,131 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and Share Transfer book will remain closed from September 17, 2015 to September 23, 2015 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated August 13, 2015 titled "Essar Ports PAT Rises by 7% In Q1 FY16".

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the standalone & consolidated financial results along with the Limited Review Report for the period ended 30-Jun-2015.

The media had reports that Essar Ports may sell stake APM Maersk of 49% for $ 1.5 bn. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company. Essar Ports Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated that "as on date there is no event, information or development in the Company which is required to be intimated as per clause 36 of the listing agreement."

: The Exchange has sought clarification from Essar Ports Limited with reference to recent news item which appeared on ET NOW dated July 10, 2015 captioned Essar Ports may sell stake APM Maersk of 49% for $ 1.5 bn. In this regard, the Exchange has advised the Company to provide clarification/confirmation on the news item in detail including the following: a) Whether such event/negotiations/article stated in published news were taking place? If so, you are advised to provide the said information along with the sequence of events in chronological order and the material impact of this article

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has formulated Code of Practices and Procedures for fair disclosure of Unpublished Price Sensitive Information under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulations, 2015.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Strategic Alliance Agreement executed amongst the Company, Port of Antwerp international and Port of Antwerp International UK Limited ("SAA") has been mutually terminated. The parties will however continue to work on the ongoing engagements which were initiated under the SAA.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors have on May 13, 2015 noted forfeiture of 1,27,868 stock options out of the options granted by the Company pursuant to Essar Ports Employee Stock Option Scheme 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors have on May 13, 2015 noted forfeiture of 1,27,868 stock options out of the options granted by the Company pursuant to Essar Ports Employee Stock Option Scheme 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a revised press release dated May 14, 2015 titled "Essar Ports Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Ends FY'15 on a strong note. Takes Over Vizag Iron Ore Terminal".

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated May 14, 2015 titled "Essar Ports Announces Fourth Quarter Results, Ends FY'15 on a strong note. Takes Over Vizag Iron Ore Terminal".

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the standalone & consolidated financial results for the period ended 31-Mar-2015.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that Vadinar Liquid Terminals Limited, a subsidiary of the Company has entered into a Concession Agreement with Kandla Port Trust for development of Marine Liquid Terminal facilities consisting of one Single Point Mooring system and two Product jetties at Vadina r in Gujarat. The terms of the concession is 30 years.

Essar Projects (India) Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated April 09, 2015 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 30(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that Ms. S. Gayathri has been appointed as an Additional Director on the Board of the Company.

Essar Ports & Shipping Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated March 31, 2015 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 29(1) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports & Shipping Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated March 31, 2015 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 10(6) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports & Shipping Limited has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated March 20, 2015 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 10(5) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

News Verification : The media had reports "Adani in Negotiations to Scoop up Essar Group's Ports Biz". The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company. Essar Ports Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "The Company is not aware of any event or development of the nature reported in the article or any material development which the Company is obliged to disclose under Clause 36 of the listing agreement."

The Exchange has sought clarification from Essar Ports Limited with respect to recent news item captioned "Adani in Negotiations to Scoop up Essar Group's Ports Biz". In this regard, Exchange have advised the Company to provide clarification/confirmation on the news item in detail including the following: a) Whether such event/negotiations/article stated in published news were taking place? If so, you are advised to provide the said information along with the sequence of events in chronological order and the material impact of this article on the Company. b) Whether company are aware of any in

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated January 22, 2015 titled "Essar Ports Ltd. Q3 FY15 Net profit up 5% at Rs 98.3 cr".

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the standalone & consolidated financial results along with the Limited Review Report for the period ended 31-Dec-2014.

Essar Ports Holdings Mauritius Limited has submitted to the Exchange, vide letter dated December 15, 2014 a copy Disclosure under Regulation 10(5) Intimation to Stock Exchanges in respect of acquisition under Regulation 10(1)(a) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a Results of Postal Ballot as per Clause 35A of the Listing Agreement.

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the standalone & consolidated financial results along with the Limited Review Report for the period ended 30-Sep-2014.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated November 14, 2014 titled "Essar Ports Ltd. Q2 FY15 Net profit up 4% at Rs 96.1 cr".

IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated October 22, 2014 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of Postal Ballot Form and Notice.

IDBI Trusteeship Services Ltd has submitted to the Exchange vide letter dated October 16, 2014 a copy of disclosure under Regulation 29(2) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange regarding outcome of the Board Meeting held on October 11, 2014 w.r.t. delisting of the equity shares of the Company.

Essar Ports Limited has has submitted to the Exchange a copy of result of Postal Ballot

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the exchange the details of voting results of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on the September 26, 2014 as per clause 35A of Listing Agreement.

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 26, 2014.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company is scheduled to be held on September 26, 2014 to transact the business detailed in the Notice convening the AGM.

Essar Ports Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of Notice of Postal Ballot.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Nomination and Remuneration Committee of the Board of Directors have on August 25, 2014 noted forfeiture of 2,53,227 stock options out of the options granted by the Company pursuant to Essar Ports Employee Stock Option Scheme 2011.

Essar Ports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has fixed Book Closure from September 22, 2014 to September 26, 2014 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting to be held on September 26, 2014 and for ascertaining the entitlement of members for dividend for FY 2013-2014, if declared.