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  • 06 May 2010 09:03

    Eih Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on May 05, 2010, approved the acquisition of the 45.85% equity interest of Amex Investment Limited, Hongkong ('Amex') in its international hotel joint venture company, EIH Holdings Limited British Virgin Island for US$ 45 Million. The acquisition will be under taken by EIH Limited, through its wholly owned subsidiary EIH International Limited, British Virgin Islands.

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  • 05 May 2010 19:42

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 1000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 29, 2010 @ average rate of Rs. 34.83/- each by market acquisition.

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  • 05 May 2010 19:42

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 1000 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 30, 2010 @ average rate of Rs. 35.34/- each by market acquisition.

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  • 05 May 2010 19:42

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 1529 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 28, 2010 @ average rate of Rs. 34.83/- each by market acquisition.

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  • 05 May 2010 19:14

    Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited has informed the Exchange that : "Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement between Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited (Demerged Company) and Kirloskar Engine India Limited (Resulting Company) as approved by the shareholders and Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay by its order dated 31 July 2009 read with order dated 19 March 2010, the Committee of Board of Directors of the Company on 30 March 2010 approved issue of 97,08,650 equity share of Rs.10/- each of the Company aggregating to Rs. 9,70,86,500/- on account of reduction and consolidation against Subscribed 19,4

  • 05 May 2010 15:35

    Jagran Prakashan Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of Jagran Prakashan Limited (JPL) in its meeting held on 5th May 2010 has approved the Scheme of Arrangement under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. The Scheme of Arrangement, subject to necessary approvals and consents, will result in demerger of PRINT BUSINESS from MML and transferring it to JPL with effect from 1st April 2010. The PRINT BUSINESS run by MML through its wholly owned subsidiary Mid-Day Infomedia Limited (MIL) comprises of publication brands viz. Mid-Day (published from Mumbai, Pune, Ba

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  • 05 May 2010 11:35

    Kirloskar Brothers Limited has informed the Exchange that Kirloskar Brother Limited, through its wholly Owned Subsidiary - Kirloskar Brother International B. V., Netherlands, has acquired 90% shares in Braybar, based in South Africa. Braybar is in operations since 1980 and is actively involved in manufacturing, servicing and supply of high head multistage pumps for mining industry. The cost of acquisition of Braybar is around Rs.110 milions. Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange a copy of press release in this connection.

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  • 03 May 2010 20:17

    Orient Paper & Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstructions (BIFR) vide its order dated March 15, 2010 has approved the merger of Air Conditioning Corporation Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary of the company with Orient Paper & Industries Ltd. w.e.f. April 01, 2009.

  • 03 May 2010 17:08
    PSTLM&A

    Pyramid Saimira Theatre Limited has informed the Exchange that "The scheme submitted by the Managing Director Mr.P.S.Saminathan under section 391 of the Companies Act to the Honourable High Court, Chennai. The Honourable High Court has admitted the scheme for consideration and directed to stay all further proceedings of winding up cases pending disposal of the scheme. The scheme has the approval of the Board of Directors of the company and also members of the company. The proposed scheme is subject to the approval and leave of the Honourable High Court".

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  • 03 May 2010 16:52

    Titan Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that at the Board meeting of the company held on March 29, 2010, the Board of Directors of the company pursuant to an independent valuation Report submitted by M/s. John Thomas & Co., approved the sale of 40,030 equity shares held by the Company in Titan Mechatronics Ltd, a subsidiary company at Rs. 29.90 per equity share and amounting to Rs.11,96,897/-. The Company has received the full consideration for the sale of shares as aforesaid.

  • 03 May 2010 13:44

    Jbf Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that JBF Industries Limited has entered into an understanding with CVCIGPII CLIENT ROSEHILL LIMITED & CVCIGPII EMPLOYEE ROSEHILL LIMITED (and certain of their affiliates) to acquire approx 2/3rd of such entities total convertible holding in JBF Global Pte Ltd, Singapore for approximately US$ 60 million and has accordingly executed a non-binding Term Sheet with them. The transaction is subject to approval of the Board of Directors of JBF Industries Limited and execution of definitive binding agreements. This transaction will enable JBF Industries

  • 03 May 2010 09:40

    Colgate Palmolive (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that : "Professional Oral care Products Private Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company, had applied to the High Court of Bombay at Goa for sanctioning of the Scheme of Amalgamation of Professional Oral Care Products Private Limited with the Company. The High Court by its order dated April 16, 2010 has sanctioned the said Scheme of Amalgamation. The said amalgamation has become finally effective on May 01, 2010, being the date on which the High Court's order has been filed with the Registrar of Companies, Goa".

  • 03 May 2010 09:23

    Mangalam Timber Products Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 01, 2010, have recommended amalgamation of the Company with Mangalam Cement Ltd. (MCL) and a letter to that effect has been sent to MCL for their consideration.

  • 29 Apr 2010 19:16

    Aurobindo Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to the approval of the Hon'ble High Court of Andhra Pardesh to the Scheme of Amalgamation of Trident Life Sciences Limited, wholly owned subsidiary with Aurobindo Pharma Limited, the Company is pleased to inform that the Scheme of Amalgamation is made effective on April 29, 2010. Further, no shares would be issued by the Company in consideration for the merger as Trident is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company.

  • 29 Apr 2010 15:42

    Hindustan Unilever Limited had informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors have approved the scheme of amalgamation of Bon Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hindustan Unilever Limited, with the Company. The Company has now informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High court of Bombay has, vide its order dated April 16, 2010, approved the aforesaid scheme of amalgamation of Bon Limited with the Company and the requisite Form 21 has been filed with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai on April 28, 2010. The appointed date for the abovementioned scheme was April 01, 2009 and the scheme shal

  • 28 Apr 2010 19:12

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 10313 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs. 40.00/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/nkind_acq_28042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 28 Apr 2010 17:34

    Morarjee Textiles Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on April 28, 2010 have considered and approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Integra Apparels and Textiles Limited (IATL) (a 100% subsidiary of the Company) and the Company and their respective shareholders ('the Scheme') under sections 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. The salient feature of the scheme are as under: (1) Appointed date for amalgamation is January 01, 2010. (2) No shares are proposed to be issued pursuant to the Scheme since IATL, is a wholly owned subs

  • 27 Apr 2010 19:09
    WSIM&A

    W S Industries (I) Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 27, 2010 that "A subsidiary of this Company, has proposed a Scheme of Arrangement (De-merger) between itself and its two wholly owned subsidiary companies viz W.S. Technology Parks Limited (WSTPL) and W.S. Infotech Holdings Limited (WSIHL) for operational convenience. The Scheme is subject to the approval of the shareholders of all the three companies and the Hon'ble High Court of Madras at Chennai. Necessary petitions for sanction of the Scheme have been filed in the Hon'ble High Court of Madras today. We may fu

  • 27 Apr 2010 08:44
    KECM&A

    Kec International Limited has informed the Exchange that : " Pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation of RPG Cables Limited with KEC International Limited and their Respective Shareholders the Company has on April 26, 2010 issued and allotted 20,73,068 fully paid up equity shares of Rs.10/- each of the Company to the equity shareholders of the erstwhile RPG Cables Limited as on the record date i.e. April 19, 2010 in the ratio of 1 (One) fully paid up equity share of Rs.10/- each of the Company for every 20(Twenty) fully paid up equity shares of Rs. 10/- each held in erstwhile RPG Cables Limited.

  • 26 Apr 2010 19:41

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 2886 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.35.17/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/NKIND_Acquis_26042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 26 Apr 2010 11:04
    FELM&A

    Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that a meeting of Directors of the Company was held on April 23, 2010 and the Board inter alia has approved the following :- (1) The Scheme of Arrangement between Pantaloon Retail (India) Limited ('PRIL' or 'the Company') and its 100% direct subsidiary (the Subsidiary) and a 100% subsidiary of the Subsidiary (Step Down Subsidiary) and their respective shareholders and creditors ('Scheme'). The salient features of the Scheme are as under :- (a) The Appointed Date of the Scheme is April 01, 2010; (b) Demerger of Mall Management business

  • 23 Apr 2010 16:13

    Dabur India Limited has informed the Exchange that by an Order dated April 19, 2010 the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Delhi has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of Fem Care Pharma Limited with Dabur India Limited and their respective shareholders, from the appointed date of amalgamation being April 01, 2009, subject to sanction of the said scheme in respect of the transferor company from the court of competent jurisdiction.

  • 23 Apr 2010 11:56

    Panoramic Universal Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Company has acquired an additional 980,000 (12.25%) equity shares in M/s. Sri Vatsa Hotels Limited (earlier a Private Limited company), a closely held unlisted public company and a subsidiary of Panoramic Universal Limited. The Company's shareholding post this acquisition is 75.50%".

  • 23 Apr 2010 11:51

    Nk Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 600 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.32.80/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/nkind_acq_23042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 22 Apr 2010 15:35

    Grasim Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Scheme of Arrangement has been sanctioned by the Hon'ble High Court of Madhya Pradesh, Bench Indore on March 31, 2010. The Company has filed the Scheme of Arrangement with the Registrar of Companies, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on April 17, 2010. The sanction to the Scheme of Arrangement by the Hon'ble High Court of Gujarat is still pending and the Scheme of Arrangement will be implemented upon sanction of the same.

  • 22 Apr 2010 12:03

    Tanla Solutions Limited has informed the Exchange regarding Acquisition of additional 10% in Tanla Oy, (formerly known as Openbit Oy) Finland.The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/TANLASOL_acquisition_22042010.ZIP target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 21 Apr 2010 09:33

    Shrenuj & Company Limited has informed the Exchange that : " The Board Considered the proposal for amalgamation of Shrenuj Diajewels Limited and Shrenuj Gems & Jewellery Limited, subsidiaries with the Company but deferred taking any decision on the subject, pending resolution of certain issues relating to the proposal ".

  • 20 Apr 2010 20:46
    ZEELM&A

    Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 20, 2010, granted in-principle approval for acquisition of '9X' a General Entertainment Channel owned and operated by INX Media Private Limited, under a Scheme of Arrangement, subject to appropriate statutory and regulatory approvals. Further, the Company has informed that the Board would meet again on April 29, 2010, inter alia to consider the terms of the Scheme of Arrangement, including but not limited to the share swap ratio, the appointed date, etc.

  • 20 Apr 2010 18:48

    Kirloskar Industries Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of option letters sent to the Shareholders of the Company in respect of issue of shares pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement between Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited and Kirloskar Engines India Limited. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Kirloskaroil_SchemefAmalgam.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 20 Apr 2010 17:24

    Siemens Ltd has informed the Exchange that "The 'Scheme of Amalgamation' of our Wholly-owned subsidiary "Flender Ltd." (Flender), Kolkata with the Company (Siemens Ltd.) has been sanctioned by the Hon'ble High Court of Calcutta vide its order dated 16th March, 2010. As per the Scheme of Amalgamation, the "Appointed Date" is 1st October, 2009. Further, a certified copy of the said Order has been filed today i.e. 20th April, 2010 ("Effective Date") with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai. Thus, with effect from 1st October, 2009, Flender stands amalgamated with the Company and its undertaking ge

  • 16 Apr 2010 19:02
    ETCM&A

    Etc Networks Limited has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay has, at the final hearing held on April 16, 2010, approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Cornershop Entertainment Company Private Limited, Cornershop Animation Company Private Limited, Digital Media Convergence Limited and Re-Med Services Private Limited, the four subsidiaries of the Company with the Company with effect from January 01, 2010 (Appointed Date).

  • 16 Apr 2010 16:51

    Hinduja Ventures Limited has informed the Exchange that: "High Court of judicature at Mumbai has approved the Scheme of Arrangement between the Company's Subsidiary IndusInd Media & Communications Limited and Associate Company In Entertainment (India) Limited on 26th March 2010, pursuant to Section 391 and 394 of the Companies Act 1956 for demerger of its content division from IMCL into In Entertainment (India) Limited".

  • 16 Apr 2010 15:36

    Indusind Bank Limited has informed the Exchange that "The amalgamation of IndusInd Limited with De Five (Mauritius) Holdings Limited has been approved by the Reserve Bank of India".

  • 16 Apr 2010 15:15

    Nk Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 50 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.32.95/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/nkind_acq02_16042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 16 Apr 2010 15:11

    Nk Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 3532 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.35.03/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/nkind_acq01_16042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 15 Apr 2010 17:32

    Ultratech Cement Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the notice published in the news paper on April 01, 2010 relating to the date of hearing of petition sanctioning the Scheme of Amalgamation of Samruddhi Cement Limited with the Company. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Ultratech_SA_15042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 15 Apr 2010 14:24

    IndusInd Bank Limited has informed the Exchange that the two wholly-owned subsidiaries of IndusInd International Holdings Ltd, the promoter of the Bank, are having shareholdings in the Bank as under:- IndusInd Ltd : 1,55,00,000 shares; De Five (Mauritius) Holdings Ltd : 70,00,000 shares. Further, the Bank has informed, the amalgamation of De Five Mauritius Holdings Ltd, with IndusInd Ltd. The Certificate of Amalgamation is issued by the Registrar of Companies, Mauritius. Further, the Bank has also informed that, if the request is approved by Reserve Bank of India, the shareholdings of IndusIn

  • 13 Apr 2010 20:26

    Nk Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 1850 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 09, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.32.88/- each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/NKIND_update_13042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 13 Apr 2010 19:40

    Sasken Communication Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the High Court has passed an order on March 31, 2010 approving the Scheme of Arrangement for the purpose of creating a "Business Restructuring Reserve" from the Securities Premium Account.

  • 13 Apr 2010 12:00
    KECM&A

    Kec International Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Notice published in the newspapers informing the shareholders in respect of the Scheme of Amalgamation of RPG Cables Limited with KEC International Limited and their respective shareholders.The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/kec_notice_13042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 13 Apr 2010 09:15

    Pvr Limited has informed the Exchange vides its letter dated April 12, 2010 that:"The Board in the Meeting held on today unanimously approved Merger of Leisure World Private Limited ("LWPL") with PVR Limited ("PVR") w.e.f. 1st April, 2010 i.e. the appointed date. The Board also approved issue of 152 Equity Share of PVR Limited against every 100 Equity Shares held by the Members in LWPL as against the recommendation by PricewaterhouseCoopers Pvt. Ltd. (PWC) of share exchange ratio of 171 equity shares of PVR against every 100 equity shares of LWPL".

  • 12 Apr 2010 14:26
    DCHLM&A

    Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the High Court of Andhra Pradesh vide its Order dated March 12, 2010 has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation for merger of company's wholly owned subsidiaries viz., Asianage Holdings Ltd.; Deccan Chronicle Bangalore Ltd.; and Sieger Solutions Ltd. with itself.

  • 12 Apr 2010 12:56

    Enkei Castalloy Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has decided to acquire the assets and business of two Companies (excluding any debt) in Europe to explore the business opportunities for alloy castings in Europe. For this purpose the Company has set up 100% subsidiary in Austria, which will be used as Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) for creating 100% subsidiaries to acquire the assets and business of above mentioned Companies. The Company will be investing Euro $2.0 million in the initial stage.

  • 09 Apr 2010 17:37

    Nk Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 100 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 07, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.30.90 each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Nkind_acq_09042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 09 Apr 2010 17:19

    Zensar Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 09, 2010 that "Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has today approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Zensar OBT Technologies Limited and Zensar Transformation Services Limited with Zensar Technologies Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors".

  • 09 Apr 2010 09:22

    Tube Investments Of India Ltd vide its letter dated April 8, 2010 has informed the Exchange that:"The Company has today acquired 1,75,82,000 equity shares of Cholamandalam DBS Finance Ltd (CDFL) from DBS Bank Ltd, Singapore. Upon the above acquisition, the Company's holding in CDFL has increased from 30.93% to 57.41% of CDFL's equity capital. Consequently, CDFL has become a subsidiary of the Company."

  • 08 Apr 2010 16:23
    NDTVM&A

    New Delhi Television Limited had informed the Exchange regarding the decision of the Demerger Committee of the Board with respect to the withdrawal of the Petition filed for Demerger of the news and non-news businesses of the Company. The Company has now informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi, in a hearing held earlier today i.e. April 08, 2010, has allowed the withdrawal of the aforesaid Petition. Accordingly, the Petition filed by the Company for the approval of the Scheme of Arrangement for demerger of it's news and non-news businesses stands withdrawn.

  • 08 Apr 2010 13:02

    Nk Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that M/s. N K Proteins Limited (NKPL); a Promoter Group entity has acquired 399 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of N K Industries Limited (NKIL) on April 06, 2010 @ average rate of Rs.31.90 each by market acquisition. The details of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/NKInd_DisRegn_08042010.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

  • 08 Apr 2010 11:57

    Panoramic Universal Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired an additional 12.25% shareholding in Sri Vatsa Limited (earlier a Private Limited company), a closely held unlisted public company and a subsidiary of Panoramic Universal Limited. The Company's shareholding post this acquisition is 63.25%.

  • 08 Apr 2010 11:30
    NDTVM&A

    New Delhi Television Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 08, 2010 that:"This is further to earlier announcements made by the Company with respect to the Scheme of arrangement for the Demerger of the news and non-news businesses of the Company. This is to inform you that the Demerger Committee of the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today, has approved the withdrawal of the Petition filed before the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi seeking its approval to the Scheme of Arrangement for Demerger of news and non-news businesses of the Group. The aforesaid