Corporate announcements

Aventis Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 24, 2008 has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 3.50 per Equity Share of Rs 10/-.

Rolta India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 24, 2008 have recommended a dividend of Rs. 3.00 per share for the year ended June 30, 2008.

Acc Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 24, 2008 has approved payment of interim dividend at the rate of Rs.10/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each.

Crisil Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 24, 2008 has declared an interim dividend of Rs.10 per share having nominal value of Rs. 10 each.

Mrf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 24, 2008 have declared Interim Dividend of Rs. 3/- per equity share (30%) for the year ending September 30, 2008.

Softpro Systems Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on July 24, 2008 recommended dividend @ 10% for the Financial Year 2007-2008 subject the approval of members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Anant Raj Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Shareholders of the Company at the Annual General Meeting held on July 24, 2008 have approved the dividend @75% (i.e. Rs.1.50 per share) of the face value of Rs.2/- each for the year ended March 31, 2008. The dividend, so declared, shall be paid on or after August 18, 2008".

Techno Electric And Engineering Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the dividend of 50% on Paid-up Equity Share Capital, i.e. Rs. 1/- per equity share of Rs. 2/- each as recommended by the Board of Directors for the year 2007-2008 will be paid on or after 4th August 2008 subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on 26th July, 2008.

J.Kumar Infraprojects Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting held on July 23, 2008 recommended dividend @ 15% for the Financial Year 2007-2008.

Mastek Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 23, 2008 has recommended a final dividend of 130% (Rs 6.50 per share of Rs 5/- each). Further the Company has informed that the Annual book closure will be from September 27, 2008 to October 6, 2008 (both days inclusive). The Annual General Meeting will be held on October 6, 2008.

Hinduja Foundries Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend on equity shares of the Company, on declaration by the members at the Annual General Meeting scheduled to held on July 31, 2008, will be paid to all the eligible shareholders on or before August 29, 2008.

Tvs Electronics Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on July 22, 2008 has recommended payment of dividend @ Re.1.00 per share for the year ended March 31, 2008 on equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid. Further the Register of Members will remain closed from August 21, 2008 to September 05, 2008 (both days inclusive) and the Annual General Meeting of the Company is proposed to be held on September 05, 2008. Further the Financial highlights for the year ended March 31, 2008 shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under:

Jindal Stainless Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company, in its meeting held on July 22, 2008 has inter alia recommended 100% dividend, i.e. dividend @ Rs.2/- per equity share of Rs.2/- each for the financial year ended March 31, 2008. The said dividend if approved by the shareholders will be paid immediately after the annual general meeting. Further the details of Outcome of Board Meeting shall be available on NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=

Cummins India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 22, 2008 have recommended payment of final dividend of 130% (One Hundred and Thirty Percent) i.e. Rs.2.6/- per equity share, for the financial year 2007-2008. The Company has informed the Exchange that subject to approval of shareholders at their AGM to be held on July 24, 2008, dividend warrants dated August 18, 2008, for the above final dividend will be posted to the shareholders by August 18, 2008.

Aban Offshore Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 21, 2008 has recommended preference dividend of 8% per annum on 8% cumulative non convertible redeemable preference share of Rs.10 /- each and recommended preference dividend of 9% per annum on 9% cumulative non convertible redeemable preference share of Rs.10/- each. Further the Board has recommended as Equity dividend of 180% (Rs. 3.60 per fully paid share and Rs. 1.80 per partly paid shares) for the year 2007-08.

Beml Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 18, 2008 has recommended a Final Dividend @ 65 % for the year 2007-08.

Advani Hotels & Resorts (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 18, 2008 have recommended a final dividend of 10% on the Equity Shares in addition to the 20% interim dividend already declared and paid for the financial year 2007-08. Further, the Board of Directors have decided to convene the Annual General Meeting of the Company on August 28, 2008.

Cipla Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on July 18, 2008 recommended payment of dividend of Rs.2 per equity share (face value Rs.2) for the year 2007-2008 amounting to Rs.155.46 crores.

Gujarat Nre Coke Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on July 18, 2008 :- (1) The Board has recommended payment of Final Dividend @ 25% for the year 2007-08 subject to the approval of the members. (2) The agenda item on Rights issue was deferred by the Board.

Foseco India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 17, 2008 has declared a second interim dividend of Rs. 3.50 per equity share of Rs. 10/- . In addition to the year-to-date interim dividend of 15%, this declaration brings the cumulative interim dividend to 50%. The payment of the second interim dividend shall be at par at selective branches of HDFC Bank within 30 days from the date of declaration of dividend.

Steel Strips Wheels Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on July 09, 2008 approved/recommended the following: (1) Dividend @16% for the financial year ended March 31, 2008. (2) Ms. Ute Mayr as Additional Director. (3) Ms. Ute Mayr as Wholetime Director w.e.f August 10, 2008.

Action Construction Equipment Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend on the Equity Shares, if declared in the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on August 01, 2008, will be payable on or after August 01, 2008.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on July 16, 2008, the Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of Rs. 3.00 per Equity Share of Re. 1/- each of the Company.

Kolte - Patil Developers Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend for the Financial Year 2007-08, if any, declared by the members of the Company will be paid on and from August 05, 2008.

Rane Brake Lining Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 26, 2008 has recommended to the shareholders a dividend of 40% for the financial year ended March 31, 2008. Further the Company has informed that for this purpose the Register of Members will be closed from July 19, 2008 to July 22, 2008 (both days inclusive).

Rane Engine Valve Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on May 24, 2008 has recommended to the shareholders a final dividend of 45% for the financial year ended March 31, 2008. Further the Company has informed that for this purpose the register of members will be closed from July 19, 2008 to July 23, 2008 (both days inclusive).

3i Infotech Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors has recommended equity dividend @ 1.5 per share for the year 2007-08 the payment date for this dividend, if declared at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting to be held on July 25, 2008, will be July 28, 2008.

Patel Engineering Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on July 15, 2008 considered and approved the following:- Declared an interim dividend for the year 2008-09 @ 80% on the equity shares of the Company.

Celestial Labs Limited has informed the Exchange that the Boards of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 14, 2008, inter alia has: (1) Recommended a dividend of 10% (ten percent only) on the paid-up share capital of Company subject to Approval of Members in Annual General Meeting. (2) Approved an amount equivalent to Rupees 817.5 lakhs equity shares to promoters and promoters group on preferential basis in lieu IPR being transferred to the Company, as recommendation by IPR Attorney and technical and financial evaluation by APTDC and Merchant Banker, the same was also approved b

Greenply Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Final dividend warrants for the financial year 2007-2008 would be issued/payable to the equity shareholders on or after August 07, 2008.

Solectron Ems India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on July 12, 2008 has recommended a dividend of 10% (ten percent only) on the paidup share capital of the Company.

Kanoria Chemicals & Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "Subject to the approval of the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting to be held on 24th July, 2008, the Dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for the year 2007-08 will be payable on or after 30th July, 2008. The Dividend will be paid through AXIS Bank Limited, Kolkata Main Branch, 7 Shakespeare Sarani, Kolkata 700 071 and shall be payable at par at all the branches of the said Bank".

Vst Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "Pursuant to Clause 21 of the Listing Agreement a dividend of Rs.20 per equity share for the financial year ended 31st March, 2008 will be paid on or before 10th August, 2008 to the shareholders of the Company subject to the approval of the same by the members in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting scheduled on 17th July, 2008".

Dishman Pharmaceuticals And Chemicals Limited has informed the Exchange that on and from August 05, 2008, the final dividend @50% as recommended by the Board and if declared by the members in the next Annual General Meeting as fixed on July 31, 2008, will be paid on 8,06,97,136 fully paid-up Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each. The dividend warrants will be paid at par at the centers and will be collected at par so as to reach all the holders of shares on time.

The Federal Bank Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Bank has fixed date of dividend payment as on or after 30 July 2008, if approved, by the shareholders at the AGM to be held on 21 July 2008, to be paid on the paid up capital of the Bank to the eligible shareholders".

Ht Media Limited has informed the Exchange that it is proposed to make payment of a dividend on Equity Shares for the financial year ended on March 31, 2008 @ Re. 0.40 per Equity Share of Rs.2/-, on and from August 04, 2008. The payment however, is subject to approval of the proposal at the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company convened on August 01, 2008.

Prithvi Information Solutions Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meetings held on July 09, 2008 has recommended dividend of 30% for the year 2007-08 making a final dividend of 30% for the year.

Tube Investments Of India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the dividend, if any, declared at the Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on July 31, 2008 would be paid on August 04, 2008.

India Motor Parts And Accessories Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on July 08, 2008 have declared an interim dividend of Rs. 9.50 per equity share of Rs. 10/- each, absorbing a sum of Rs. 462.34 lakhs (including a dividend distribution tax of Rs. 67.16 lakhs) for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Titagarh Wagons Limited has informed the Exchange that Annual General Meeting of the members is scheduled to be held on July 28, 2008 and dividend of Rs.5/- per share, if declared at the AGM shall be payable on July 31, 2008.

Srf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that dividend on the Equity Capital, subject to declaration at the Annual General Meeting to be held on July 25, 2008 will be payable on and from July 31, 2008.

Assam Company Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on July 22, 2008 to consider the audited accounts for the year ended December 31, 2007, the proposed dividend of 10% would be paid on or after July 28, 2008.

Geodesic Information Systems Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on July 07, 2008 have discussed and decided on the following: (1) Considered and recommended final dividend @ 20% on equity shares of the Company. (2) Decided that the AGM will be held on August 14, 2008. (3) Allotted 39,550 Equity Shares of Rs.2/- each upon exercise of 39,550 options by optionees under the Geodesic Employees Stock Option Plan 2002 granted in 2005 and 2006. Consequently, with effect from July 7, 2008, the issued, subscribed and paid-up Equity Share Capi

Sathavahana Ispat Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on June 30, 2008 has recommended a dividend of 15% amounting to Rs. 394.73 Lakhs for the financial year ended March 31, 2008 which is subject to approval of members in general meeting. The applicable Corporate Dividend Tax amounting to Rs. 67.08 Lakhs will be paid by the Company.

Alstom Projects India Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend on Equity shares of the Company for financial year 2007-08, if declared at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on July 25, 2008, will be paid to shareholders on or after July 30, 2008.

Euro Ceramics Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on July 07, 2008, has declared an interim dividend @ 7.5% i.e.Rs. 0.75 per share on 171,00,000 Equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the year 2007-2008.

Omax Autos Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on June 27, 2008 has recommended dividend @ 15% (Rs.1.50 per equity share), subject to approval of Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Everest Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company intends to despatch dividend warrants to its shareholders on or before August 22,2008. Further, the dividend is subject to the shareholders approval in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on July 25, 2008.

Sunil Hitech Engr. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on July 07, 2008 has recommended dividend @12% on the equity share of Rs.10/- each i.e. Rs.1.20 per share subject to approval of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. Further the Company has submitted to the Exchange the details of financial highlights of the financial year 2007-2008 & 2006-2007.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/Corpor

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the dividend, which may be declared at the Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on July 22, 2008, shall be paid to the shareholders on or after July 29, 2008.