Corporate announcements

Rural Electrification Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on December 30, 2009 have decided, inter-alia, to pay Interim Dividend at the rate of Rs.3/- per equity share on the face value of fully paid up equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the financial year 2009-10.

Arihant Foundations & Housing Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 28, 2009 have recommended final dividend of 10% (Rs. 1 per share) on the paid -up equity shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- each, subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Escorts Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 27, 2009 has recommended a dividend @ 10%, i.e. Re.1/- per Equity Shares of Rs.10 each for the year ended September 30, 2009 subject to approval of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

India Nippon Electricals Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board has declared an interim dividend of Rs.3.50 per share on 80,79,080 equity shares absorbing an amount of Rs.2,82,76,780 at its meeting held on December 21, 2009, for the year April 2009 - March 2010.

Mrf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 21, 2009 have recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.19/- per share on the paid-up capital as at September 30, 2009.

Gail (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on December 21, 2009 have, inter-alia, approved payment of interim dividend @ 20% (Rs. 2/- per equity share) on the paid-up equity share capital of the Company for the Financial Year 2009-10.

Avaya Globalconnect Limited has informed the Exchange that the Dividend of Rs. 3.50 per share (35.00%) on 1,42,33,232 equity shares of Rs.10/- each (for the Financial Year 2008-09), recommended by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 24, 2009, will be payable on and after February 11, 2010, subject to the sanction of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company scheduled to be held on January 29, 2010.

Oil & Natural Gas Corpn Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on December 18, 2009, have declared an Interim Dividend of Rs.18 (Rs. Eighteen) per equity share of Rs.10 each for the Financial Year 2009-10.

Bajaj Hindusthan Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Boards of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 15, 2009 has recommended dividend on equity shares of the Company @ 70%(i.e. @ Rs.0.70 per equity share of the face value of Re.1/- each) for the year 2008-09, for approval by the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Engineers India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held on December 15, 2009, considered, inter-alia, the proposal of "declaration of Interim Dividend - 2009-2010 on Equity Shares" and declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 6.00 (Rupees six only) per share (on the face value of Rs. 10/- each) of the Company for the financial year - 2009-2010.

Esab India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 09, 2009 declared an interim dividend at the rate of Rs.20/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each (200%) for the financial year 2009 on the total paid-up equity share capital of Rs 15,39,30,200/-. The total cash outflow on account of the interim dividend (including dividend distribution tax) is Rs.36,01,81,275/-. The said interim dividend would be paid to the shareholders whose name appear on the Register of members as on the Record Date i.e. December 15, 2009 as intimated earlier. The dividend pay

Mic Electronics Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 05, 2009, recommended 40 paise per share of face value of Rs.2/- each (20%) dividend for the financial year ended June 30, 2009.

Colgate Palmolive (India) Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on December 04, 2009, declared a second interin dividend of Rs.7/- [Rupees seven only] per equity share of Re.1/- (face value) for the financial year ending March 31, 2010.

Emami Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company held on December 03, 2009 has recommended a dividend of Rs.4.50 per share (i.e.225%) subject to the approval of members. The dividend, if approved, will be paid to the members of the Company and the shareholders of The Zandu Pharmaceutical Works Ltd whom equity shares of Emami Ltd will be allotted on demerger of Zandu FMCG undertaking in terms of clause 6.5 of Part III of the Scheme of Arrangement under Sections 391 to 394 of the Companies' Act, 1956.

Cummins India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on December 03, 2009, have approved payment of interim dividend of Rs. 6/- (Six) per share on 198,000,000 equity shares of Rs.2/- each fully paid-up for the financial year 2009-2010. Further the Company has fixed December 15, 2009 as Record Date for the purpose of deciding interim dividend entitlement for the Financial Year 2009-2010. Further the said interim dividend will be payable on and from December 29, 2009.

Amtek India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 02, 2009 have considered and approved the followings: 1. Recommendation of dividend to its equity shareholders @ 10% for the year 2008-09 i.e. Rs. 0.20 per equity share of Rs. 2/- each. 2. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed from December 28, 2009 to December 31, 2009 (both days inclusive) on account of Annual General Meeting to be held on December 31, 2009 and payment of Dividend. Further, the Company has submitted a copy of the Results as r

Ahmednagar Forgings Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 02, 2009 have considered and approved the followings: 1. Recommendation of dividend to its equity shareholders @ 10% for the year 2008-09 i.e. Rs. 1.00 per equity share of Rs. 10/- each. 2. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed from December 28, 2009 to December 31, 2009 (both days inclusive) on account of Annual General Meeting to be held on December 31, 2009 and payment of Dividend. Further, the Company has submitted a copy of the Results

Amtek Auto Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on December 02, 2009 have considered and approved the followings: 1. Recommendation of dividend to its equity shareholders @ 25% for the year 2008-09 i.e. Rs. 0.50 per equity share of Rs. 2/- each; 2. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed from December 28, 2009 to December 31, 2009 (both days inclusive) on account of Annual General Meeting to be held on December 31, 2009 and payment of Dividend. Further, the Company has submitted a copy of the Results as requir

Ghcl Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 01, 2009 has recommended dividend Rs. 2.00 per equity share (@ 20% on the paid up capital) for the financial year ended on March 31, 2009. Further the Company has informed that the dividend will be paid on or after January 04, 2010, if approved by the members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on December 31, 2009.

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the company was held on November 30, 2009 and interalia the following decision took place: (1) Recommended Dividend @ 12% and @ 8% on Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares for the year 2008-09 including arrears for the year 2007-08. (2) Recommended Dividend @ 15% (Rs.1.50 per share) on Equity Shares.

Nelco Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 27, 2009 has recommended a dividend of Rs. 0.60 p per share on the Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each of the Company for the period ended on September 30, 2009 subject to the approval of the members in the Annual General Meeting

Siemens Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on November 26, 2009, has recommended a Dividend of Rs. 5/- per Equity Share (250%) of Rs. 2/- each for the Financial Year ended September 30, 2009.

Balrampur Chini Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 25, 2009, has recommended dividend at Rs. 3.00 per share i.e. 300% on the Equity shares (face value Re.1) of the Company for the year ended September 30, 2009.

Asian Hotels Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on November 25, 2009, has recommended a dividend of 10% (Re. 1/- per share) to the equity shareholders for the period under review. Further, the Company has submitted a copy of the key financial data pursuant to Clause 20 of the Lisitng Agreement. 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/asianhotel_cl20_25112009.zip tar

Shri Lakshmi Cotsyn Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 25, 2009 has recommended a Dividend of 20% (i.e., Rs. 2/- per share) on Equity Shares of the Company, subject to approval of the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting. Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange a copy of highlights of financial results for the year ended June 30, 2009. 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

Walchandnagar Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 25, 2009 has recommended a dividend of Re.1/- per equity share (50%) subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Mphasis Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 24, 2009, the Board of Directors has proposed a final dividend of Rs.3.50/- per Equity Share of Rs.10/- each for the year 2008-09 (Rs.2/- paid last year i.e. seven months period ended October 31, 2008).

Avaya Globalconnect Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on November 24, 2009 has recommended payment of Dividend of Rs.3.50 per share (35%) on 1,42,33,232 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each for the year ended September 30, 2009 subject to the sanction of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Aegis Logistics Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on 24th November, 2009, inter-alia has : (1) declared Interim Dividend of Rs.2.75 per share of Rs.10/- each i.e. 27.50% for the financial year 2009-10 and has fixed 4th December, 2009 as the Record Date for the purpose; (2) approved Strategic Alliance between the Company and Essar Oil Ltd., which will generate synergy between both the companies to provide leverage on their retail outlets".

Fedders Lloyd Corporation Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on November 20, 2009 interalia has considered and approved the following items subject to requisite approvals: (1) Recommendation of dividend of 10% on the paid-up capital of the Company (Re.1/- per equity share of face value of Rs. 10/- each), for the year 2008-09; (2) Increase in Authorized Share Capital of the Company from Rs. 500,000,000 to Rs.700,000,000. (3)To raise funds through QIP/GDR/FCCB's/Preferential allotment u/s 81(1A) of the Companies Act, 1956 for an aggrega

Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on November 19, 2009, has, subject to the approval of the shareholders, recommended a final dividend of Rs.0.70 per equity share (70%) for the accounting year 2008-09 which along with interim dividend earlier paid, aggregates to Re 1/- per equity share (100%) for the FY 2009.

Century Plyboards (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company, at their Meeting held on October 21, 2009 had declared Interim Dividend on equity shares. The company has made necessary arrangements for payments of dividend through ECS / Dividend Warrants / Demand Drafts as the case may be and that the same is expected to be completed by November 18, 2009.

Automotive Axles Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on November 16, 2009 recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2.7 per share subject to the approval of shareholders.

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 12, 2009 has inter-alia considered and approved the following: The final dividend at 30% (Rs.1.50 per share of Rs.5/- each) on the equity share capital of the Company for the year 2008-09 has been recommended, subject to the approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on December 23, 2009.

Allcargo Global Logistics Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on November 09, 2009 has : (1) Declared that the Members of the Company have approved the sub-division of the face value of equity shares from Rs.10 per equity share to Rs.2 per equity share and consequential amendments in the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the Company, by way of postal ballot voting with requisite majority. The Issued, Subscribed and Paid up share capital of the Company after sub-division is Rs. 249,622,530 divided into 124,811,265 equity share

The Dhampur Sugar Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on November 09, 2009 has inter-alia considered and approved the following : (1) Recommended Dividend @ 15% on Equity Shares (Rs. 1.50 per share of Rs. 10 Each), if approved at the Annual General Meeting by the Members of the Company.(2) Recommended Dividend on 6% 4,13,940 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares and 1% 469013 Cumulative redeemable Preference Share if approved at the Annual General Meeting by the Members of the Company. (3) Empowered Finance Sub committee of Board of Directors f

Greaves Cotton Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on November 03, 2009 declared First Interim Dividend at the rate of Re. 1/- (Rupee One only) per share for the current financial year 2009-10. Further, for the purpose of payment of aforesaid dividend, November 23, 2009 has been fixed as "Record Date" to determine the eligibility of the shareholders who will be entitled to receive the dividend. The above dividend will be paid on November 30, 2009.

Elgi Equipments Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 31, 2009 has recommended an Interim Dividend of 75% (75 paise per share for fully paid equity shares and 11.25 paise per share for partly paid equity shares) of the company for the financial year 2009-10.

Srf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 31, 2009 have declared interim dividend @ 70% i.e. Rs. 7/- per share on the equity capital of the Company. Record Date is fixed as November 13, 2009. The Interim Dividend will be payable on and from November 23, 2009.

Dolphin Offshore Enterprises (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 31, 2009 have declared an Interim dividend of Rs.1.50 per equity share of Rs.10 each.

Jk Cement Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 31, 2009 has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2.50 per Share (25%) on Equity Shares of the Company for the Financial Year 2009-10 and fixed November 12, 2009 as Record Date for the purpose of ascertaining the eligibility of the shareholders for the same.

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on October 31, 2009 has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 3.00 (Rupees three only) for every share of face value of Re. 1/- each for the financial year ending March 31, 2010.

Page Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the board has declared a 3rd interim dividend of Rs. 6 per share on an equity share value of Rs 10 each at their meeting held on October 30, 2009.

Gabriel India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 30, 2009 inter alia declared a interim dividend of 30% amounting to Re.0.30 per paid up equity share of Re.1.00 each.

Kesar Enterprises Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on October 30, 2009 the following business was transacted: (1) Recommended payment of dividend @1% on 20,00,000 Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares for the year 2008-09. (2) Recommended a Dividend of 30% i.e. Rs.3/- per Equity Share of Rs.10/- each on 67,90,162 Equity Shares of the Company, which includes 25% for the year 2008-09 and additional 5% for Platinum Jubilee commemoration. (3) Convened Annual General Meeting of the Company on December 22, 2009. (4) The Register of Members & Share Transfer Books will r

Lumax Auto Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 30, 2009, has inter-alia taken the following decisions: Recommended a Interim Dividend of 10% (Rs.1.00 per Equity Share) on the paid-up capital of the Company.

Kesoram Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 30, 2009 has declared interim dividend @ Rs.2.25 per share for the financial year ending on March 31, 2010. Further, for the purpose of determining entitlement of Interim Dividend, November 17, 2009 has been fixed to be the Record Date. Interim Dividend will be paid on or after November 27, 2009.

Central Bank Of India has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on October 30, 2009 has considered/declared an Interim Dividend of Re.1.00 per share (@ 10%).

Jk Lakshmi Cement Limited has informed the Exchange that the date of payment of interim dividend will be November 18, 2009.

Deccan Chronicle Holdings Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on October 30, 2009 have declared 2nd Interim Dividend @ Re. 1/- per equity share (Face Value Rs. 2/-) for the financial year 2009-10.