Corporate announcements

Transformers And Rectifiers (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Director in its meeting held on April 22, 2008, subject to shareholders approval have recommended 20% dividend for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Biocon Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 22, 2008 has recommended a dividend for the year (subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting) of Rs. 3/- per equity share (60%) and a special dividend of Rs. 2/- per share (40%).

Binani Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 21, 2008, the Board of Directors of the Company have recommended declaration of dividend @30% (Rupees 3.00 per Equity Share) subject to necessary approval.

Macmillan India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has decided not to declare any final dividend for year ended December 31, 2007. This is in view of the company's plans for significant investment for growth.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors have also recommended for approval by the shareholders of the Company at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company, a Dividend of Re. 0.07 per Redeemable Preference Share (RPS) of Re. 1/- each of the Company. The dividend on the RPS shall be paid rata from the date of allotment of the RPS i.e. March 28, 2008.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 21, 2008, declared a final dividend of Rs. 5/- per equity share.

Motilal Oswal Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on 21st April, 2008, have (i) recommended a dividend of Rs. 4 per share (80% on an equity share of face value of Rs. 5/- each). (ii) decided to keep the Register of Members and Share Transfer books of the Company closed from 16th May, 2008 to 31st May, 2008 (both days inclusive), for the purpose of the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company and, for determining the eligibility of the members entitled to dividend that may be declared for the financial ye

State Bank Of Bikaner And Jaipur has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank, at their meeting held on April 21, 2008, declared dividend at the rate of 100% for the year 2007-08.

Reliance Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has recommended a dividend of Rs. 13.00 (Rupees Thirteen only) per fully paid-up equity share of Rs. 10/- each.

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its held on April 21, 2008 has recommended a Final Dividend of Re 0.70/- per Equity share (70%) for the year ended March 31, 2008. This is in addition to the Interim Dividend of Rs.5/- per Equity share (50%) on fully paid up shares and Rs.2.50 (50%) on partly paid up shares declared and paid by the company during the year. The Board also recommended payment of dividend on 7,00,000 Preference shares of Rs.100/- each @ 12% per annum for the period October 01, 2007 to March 31, 2008. It may be no

Binani Cement Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on April 21, 2008 have recommended declaration of dividend @25% (Rupees 2.50 per Equity Share) subject to requisite approval. The Register of Members will remain closed from June 18, 2008 to June 23, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend.

Pnb Gilts Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has recommended a final dividend of 15% (subject to shareholder's approval in AGM) for the financial year 2007-08.

Vimta Labs Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has recommended a dividend of 40% i.e. Rs 0.80 on equity shares of Rs.2/- each aggregating Rs.176.86 lakhs for the financial year 2007-08.

Axis Bank Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has recommended a dividend of Rs. 6.00 per share (60%) for the year ended March 31, 2008 (previous year Rs. 4.50 per share (45%)), subject to the approval of the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Infotech Enterprises Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 21, 2008 has declared dividend of 24% on its equity share capital i.e. a dividend of 1.20/- per equity share of Rs.5/- each and Rs.1.20/- per Compulsory Convertible Preference Share of Rs.360/- each.

Goa Carbon Ltd has informed the Exchange that in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on April 21, 2008, the Board has approved : 1)The Annual General Meeting of the Company is scheduled to be held on July 29, 2008. 2) The Transfer Books and Register of Members will remain closed from July 22, 2008 to July 29, 2008 (both days inclusive). 3)The Board of Directors of the Company has recommended dividend of 30% (i.e. Rs. 3/- per share of Rs. 10/- each) subject to approval of shareholders in their Annual General Meeting.

Satyam Computer Services Ltd has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 21, 2008 that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held today interalia considered and approved / recommended the following : 1) Final Dividend of 125% for the financial year 2007-08 and; 2) Book Closure from August 21, 2008 to August 26, 2008 (both days inclusive). Consequently, the register of members and the share transfer books shall remain closed during the aforesaid period for the purpose of Annual General Meeting of the Company scheduled to be held on August 26, 2008 and final dividend.

The South Indian Bank Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held Meeting held on April 18, 2008, the Board has recommended a dividend @ 30% p.a.

Greaves Cotton Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 18, 2008, have declared the Third Interim Dividend at the rate of 20% i.e. Rs. 2/- (Rupees Two only) per share. Further, The Third Interim Dividend will be paid on May 15, 2008, to those shareholders of the Company, whose names appear in the Register of Members as on the Record Date i.e. May 05, 2008.

Sasken Communication Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 18, 2008 have recommended dividend of Rs.4 per equity share of Rs.10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2008 amounting to Rs.1142.43 lakhs. This is subject to the approval of the shareholders".

Wipro Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company have, at their meeting held on April 17, 2008 adjourned to April 18, 2008 morning, have recommended a final dividend of Rs.4 per equity share.

Manali Petrochemical Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 17, 2008 has recommended a dividend @ 10% (Rs.0.50 per Equity Share of Rs.5/- each) for the year 2007-08.

Sonata Software Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 17, 2008 has recommended a final dividend of Re. 0.60 per share (60% on face value of Re. 1/-), subject to the approval of the shareholders. This along with the interim dividend of 50% raises the total dividend for the year to 110%. Further the company has informed the Exchange that Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from June 02, 2008 to June 10, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of final dividend. The Annual General Meeting of the Company has been sche

Vst Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 17, 2008 recommended dividend @ Rs. 20 for the year 2007-08 (2006-07 - Rs. 20) per Equity Share of Rs. 10 each.

Cmc Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 17, 2008 has recommended a dividend of Rs. 11/- per share (110% on an equity share of par value of Rs. 10) subject to approval of members of the Company at the Annual General Meeting to be held on June 24, 2008.

Wheels India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 17, 2008 declared the second interim dividend of 40% on the paid up capital of the Company for the year 2007-08. Further, the Board has fixed May 03, 2008 as the record date.

Petronet Lng Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 16, 2008 has recommended dividend @ 15% on Paid up Share Capital of the Company (i.e. Rs. 1.50 per share) for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Mindtree Consulting Limited has informed the Exchange that: 1) The Board, at its meeting held on April 16, 2008 has recommended final dividend of Re.1 per share (10% on an equity share of par value of Rs.10/-). 2) The Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company will be held on July 01, 2008. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from June 21, 2008 to July 01, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of AGM and Dividend.

New Delhi Television Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 16, 2008 have recommended a dividend of 20% of the face value of shares (Rs.4/-) i.e. Re 0.80 per share.

Basf India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 16, 2008 have recommended payment of dividend on the equity shares @ 70% for the financial year ended March 31, 2008. The dividend, if approved, by the shareholders will absorb Rs.197.3 Million (previous year Rs.197.3 Million). Further, the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on August 12, 2008.

Jay Bharat Maruti Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on April 15, 2008 has recommended Dividend @25% i.e.Rupee 1.25 per share (on fully paid up equity share of Rs 5/- each) for the financial year 2007-2008.

Aztecsoft Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 15, 2008 have recommended a dividend of 10% (Rs.0.30 per equity share of par value Rs.3/- each) for the year ending March 31, 2008 subject to the approval of members".

Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held on April 15, 2008, has recommended a Dividend of Rs. 3.50 per Equity Share on the Paid-up Capital of Rs. 15.10 crores.

Rallis India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 15, 2008 has recommended payment of dividend of 7.5% to preference shareholders and a dividend of 160% to the equity shareholders.

Hcl Technologies Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 15, 2008, has declared an interim dividend of Rs. 2/- per share (100% on an equity share of the face value of Rs. 2/-). The record date of April 22, 2008 fixed for payment of said interim dividend has been confirmed by the Board of Directors.

Jaypee Hotels Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Director at its meeting held on April 15, 2008 has recommended a dividend of @ 18% (i.e. Rs. 1.80 per equity share) per equity share of Rs. 10/- each.

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated April 15, 2008, that: "At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held earlier today, the Board of Directors, have inter-alia recommended an interim dividend of 190% (One Hundred and Ninety percent) on Ordinary Shares of Re.1/- each fully paid up of the Company. The Record Date for the same, shall be April 23, 2008. Accordingly: i) the dividend payable on one Equity Share of Re.1/- each fully paid up will amount to Rs.1.90/- (Rupee One And Paise Ninety Only). ii) the dividend payable on 100 Equity Shares of Re.1/

Pvr Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company has in its meeting held on April 15, 2008 declared dividend as under: 1) Interim Dividend on 5% Redeemable Preference share capital for the Financial Year 2007-08; and 2) Interim dividend @ 10% on the Equity share capital for the Financial Year 2007-08.

Infosys Technologies Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 15, 2008 recommended a final dividend of Rs.7.25 per share (145% on an equity share par value Rs.5/-) and a special dividend of Rs.20/- per share (400% on an equity share par value Rs.5/-).

Mukta Arts Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors have declared an Interim Dividend of 40% on Equity Shares of Rs.5/- each at their meeting held on April 14, 2008.

Gtl Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 11, 2008 has recommended a Dividend @ 30% (Rupees Three only per share) on the Equity Share Capital of the Company for the financial year ended March 31, 2008.

Gruh Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 11, 2008 have recommended a dividend of Rs.4/- per share. The dividend recommended will also be applicable for the full year in respect of Equity shares issued during the year.

Advanta India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on March 31, 2008 have recommended to the members a final dividend @ 10% on the Paid-up Equity Share Capital of the Company for the Financial Year ended on December 31, 2007.

Gm Breweries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the company held on April 03, 2008, the Board has recommended a dividend on equity shares @ 25%. Further, the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 03, 2008, have fixed the Book Closure Date from May 03, 2008 to May 06, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Dividend.

Essel Propack Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 31, 2008, have recommended a Dividend @ 60% (Rs. 1.20 per share of face value of Rs. 2/- each) on the Company's equity shares for the year ended December 31, 2007, subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the Company's ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Sterling Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on March 31, 2008 has recommended 50% (Rs.0.50 per equity share of FV of Rs.1/-) dividend on the equity shares for the financial year ended December 31, 2007 subject to approval of the members.

Dic India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 28, 2008, approved the following: 1) The Board has recommended the payment of dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2007 at the rate of Rs.3.50 per share (2006 - Rs.3.50 per share) on the expanded capital of 9178977 equity shares of Rs.10/- each. 2) The Annual General Meeting of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2007 will be held on June 12, 2008. The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books will remain closed from June 03, 2008 to June 12, 2008,bot

Bata India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 28, 2008 has recommended a dividend of 15 per cent on Equity shares and an additional dividend of 5% to celebrate 75 years of Bata India Limited in India aggregating to 20% subject to the approval of the Shareholder at the next AGM for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Crompton Greaves Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors has declared a third interim dividend of 20% i.e. Rs.0.40 (Forty Paise Only) per share on 36,65,66,592 equity shares of Rs.2/- each for the financial year 2007-08.

Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on March 28, 2008 has recommended a final dividend of Rs.6 (Rupees Six) per share for the year ended December 31, 2007 taking the total dividend for the year to Rs. 8.50 per share of par value of Rs.5 each (2006 - total dividend Rs. 8.50 per share).