Corporate announcements

Rane Holdings Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors has in the meeting held on March 27, 2008, declared interim dividend of Rs.6/- per equity share for the year ending March 31, 2008, on the enhanced paid up capital of Rs.142,778,090 comprising of 14,277,809 shares of Rs.10 each.

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has informed the Exchange that the date from which the dividend is payable, if declared at the Annual General Meeting of the Company (to be held on June 27, 2008) is July 11, 2008.

Easun Reyrolle Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Directors in their Meeting held on March 25, 2008 announced payment of Interim Dividend for the financial year 2007-08 @ 25% (Rs.0.50 per share) on Equity Shares of Rs. 2 each.

Corporation Bank has informed the Exchange that: 1) At the meeting of the Board of Directors held on March 25, 2008, the Board declared an Interim Dividend of 45% for the financial year 2007-08. 2) Further, the Board has fixed April 11, 2008 as the Record Date for the purpose of determining the shareholders who will be entitled to receive such Interim Dividend. 3) The dividend warrant will be dispatched to the shareholders on or after April 23, 2008.

Ksb Pumps Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on March 24, 2008, it has been decided as under: 1) Board of Directors have recommended 35% final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2007, making a total dividend of 55% (including 20% interim dividend paid during the year). 2) Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from April 25, 2008 to May 06, 2008 for the purpose of Annual General Meeting and payment of Dividend. 3) Annual General Meeting will be held on May 06, 2008. 4) Dividend Distribut

Gujarat Fluorochemicals Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting the Board of Directors of the Company held on March 21, 2008. 1) The Board has decided, subject to approval of the SEBI, Stock Exchanges, Reserve Bank of India etc., pursuant to Article 8A of the Articles of Association of the Company and applicable provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 including Section 77A, 77AA and 77B and provisions of Securities and Exchange Board of India (Buy-Back of Securities) Regulation, 1998, that the Company do purchase/ buy-back its fully paid up Equity shares of face value of Re 1 each at a

India Nippon Electricals Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board has declared Second interim dividend of 25% i.e., Rs.2.50 per share on 80,79,080 equity shares absorbing an amount of Rs.2,01,97,700 at its meeting held on March 21, 2008 for the year April 2007- March 2008.

Rain Commodities Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on March 21, 2008 recommended dividend @ 28% on the paid up equity share capital of the company i.e., Rs. 2.80 per equity share.

Thomas Cook (India) Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, have at their meeting held on March 19, 2008. (1) Recommended dividend for the year ended December 31, 2007, in respect of: (a) Equity Shares @ 50% on each equity share of Re.1/- (b) Class 'B' Preference Shares @ 0.001% for the period February 07, 2007 to December 31, 2007. (c) Class 'C' Preference Shares @ 0.001% for the period February 07, 2007 to December 31, 2007. (2) Ratification of Dividend paid on Class 'A' Preference Shares @ 4.65% for the period February 07, 2007 to December 31, 2007.

Rane (Madras) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors has in the meeting held on March 17, 2008 declared interim dividend of Rs.6/- per equity share for the year ending March 31, 2008, on the paid up capital of Rs. 101,641,450 comprising of 10,164,145 shares of Rs.10 each.

Syndicate Bank had informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank has declared 15% interim dividend for the financial year 2007-08. The Bank has now informed the Exchange that the payment of interim dividend for the year 2007-08 is April 11, 2008.

Syndicate Bank has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank have in its meeting held on March 15, 2008 have declared an Interim Dividend of 15% for the financial year 2007-08. Further, the Bank has fixed April 01, 2008 as the Record Date for determining the shareholders/beneficiary owners entitled to receive 15% interim dividend on equity shares of the Bank for the Financial Year 2007-08 declared by the Bank at the Board Meeting held on March 15, 2008.

Srf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on March 11, 2008 have declared interim dividend @ 30% i.e. Rs. 3/- per share on the equity capital of the Company.

Gufic Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend on the Equity shares of the Company proposed to be declared at the Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on March 31, 2008, if approved by the shareholders, will be paid on or before April 30, 2008.

Gufic Biosciences Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on March 07, 2008 following decisions were taken: 1) Declare the dividend @ 05% p.a. subject to the approval of the members. 2) Approval of the draft notice of the Annual General Meeting, which will be held on March 31, 2008. The Company has further informed the Exchange that the Company has secured permission from the office of the Regional Director for extension of submission of their Annual Report year ended March, 2007 and their AGM till March 31, 2008.

Itd Cementation India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on March 07, 2008 recommended Dividend of Rs.2.00 per share (20%) on 11515790 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each. Further, the Company has fixed Book Closure from April 25, 2008 to April 30, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Dividend for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Dividend will be paid on or after May 09, 2008.

Navneet Publications Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of Company has at its meeting held on Friday, 7th March, 2008 declared Second Interim Dividend of 40% i.e Re.80 per share on 9,52,86,000 equity shares of Rs.2/- each fully paid up. The Second Interium Dividend declared will be paid on or after 24th March, 2008"

Andhra Bank has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank in their meeting held on March 07, 2008 has declared an Interim Dividend of 20% for the year 2007-08.

Srf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that interim dividend on Equity Capital, if declared at the Board Meeting scheduled to be held on March 11, 2008, will be payable on and from March 26, 2008.

Bosch Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 06, 2008 have recommended a dividend of Rs.25 per share for the year ended December 31, 2007.

Grindwell Norton Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 06, 2008 has recommended a final dividend of Rs.4/- per equity share subject to declaration of dividend by the members at the forth coming Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on April 24, 2008. Further the Company has announced the Book Closure from March 25, 2008 to March 28, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Convening of Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on April 24, 2008 and the payment of dividend, if declared at the said AGM.

Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 05, 2008 has declared Interim dividend - 5% of share capital i.e., Re.0.50 per share of Rs. 10/- each.

Godawari Power And Ispat Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on March 4,2008 has approved the following proposals: 1) Payment of Interim Dividend on Equity shares of the Company @ 15% i.e.; Rs. 1.50 per share for the year 2007-08.

Star Paper Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on February 29, 2008 have approved a dividend @ 17.5% (Rs. 1.75 per share) on the equity share capital of the Company, for the financial year ended September 30, 2007. The dividend will be payable to shareholders within 30 days from the date of declaration.

De Nora India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company in their meeting held on February 29, 2008 the Board has decided to recommend a dividend of Rs.5.80 per equity share for the year ended December 31,2007. Further the Company has submitted a statement under clause 20(b) of Listing agreement. The details of the statement 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/Denora_updates_29022008.zip target=NEW> For

Boc India Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on February 27,2008. 1) The Board has recommended a dividend of 20% for the 9 months period ended 31 December 2007. 2) The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on May 29, 2008. 3) The Register of Members and share transfer books of the Company will be closed for the purpose of Annual General Meeting and Payment of Dividend from May 20, 2008 to 29 May 2008 (both days Inclusive). 5) The Dividend, if declared at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid on or after June 05,20

Alfa Laval India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on February 27, 2008 have recommended a final dividend of 150% on the equity shares which will absorb Rs.318.71 M. including tax thereon. Inclusive of interim dividend of 100% paid in November, 2007, the total dividend for the year ended December 31, 2007 will be 250% (2006:250%), absorbing Rs.531.17 M of the distributable profit. Further, the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on April 30, 2008. The Share Transfer Books and the Register of Members of the Company will b

Godawari Power And Ispat Limited has informed the Exchange that the payment of interim dividend, if declared by the Company at a meeting of the Board of Directors to be held on, the March 04,2008, will be made on or after March 26, 2008.

Jindal Saw Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on February 26, 2008 has recommended the dividend of Rs.6.25 per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the year ended December 31, 2007 comprising of 15 months period which will be paid on or after April 02, 2008 after approval by the Members of the Company in the Annual General Meeting to be held on March 27, 2008. Further, the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from March 25, 2008 to March 27, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of dividend and Annual Gene

Videocon Appliances Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 25, 2008. inter-alia, transacted the following business: 1) The Board has recommended 5% dividend i.e., Re. 0.50 (Paise Fifty Only) per share for the financial year ended September 30, 2007 for the consideration and declaration by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The proposed dividend, if declared, by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid to the Shareholders, whose name will appear in the Register of Members as on the date of Ann

Astrazeneca Pharma India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors at its meeting held on February 25, 2008 decided to transfer Rs.61.45 million to General Reserves. The Board has also recommended declaration of Dividend of Rs.15/- per Equity Share (Face Value Rs.2/- each), subject to the approval of the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Further the Company has informed that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on April 28, 2008. Further the Board has decided that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remai

Bosch Chassis Systems India Ltd. has informed the Exchange regarding the following: Date from which the dividend is payable - On or before May 07, 2008.

Videocon Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 25, 2008 inter-alia, transacted the following business: (1) The Board has recommended 35% dividend i.e., Rs.3.50 (Rupee Three and Paise Fifty Only) per share for the financial year ended September 30, 2007 for the consideration and declaration by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The proposed dividend, if declared, by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid to the Shareholders, whose name will appear in the Register of Members as

Pfizer Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 25, 2008 recommended a total Dividend of Rs. 27.50 (275%) per Equity share of Rs. 10/- each, for the financial year ended November 30, 2007, being normal dividend of Rs. 12.50 (125%) per share and additional dividend of Rs. 15/- (150%) per equity share, in view of sale of four Consumer Healthcare Brands to Johnson & Johnson Limited.

Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the dividend warrants would be payable on March 18, 2008 and the process of dispatch would be completed on March 15, 2008.

Dredging Corporation Of India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on February 23, 2008 declared interim dividend @ 75% on the paid-up share capital of the Company i.e., Rs.7.50/- (Seven rupees and fifty paise only) per equity share of Rs.10/- each. Further, the Board fixed March 10, 2008 as the record date for the purpose of ascertaining the Members and beneficial holders who are entitled for the above interim dividend. The date of warrants/ ECS credits for the interim dividend for 2007-08 would be March 18, 2008. Further, the Company has submitted

R Systems International Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 24, 2008 recommended a final dividend of Rs. 1.80/- per equity share (being 18% on the par value of Rs. 10/- per share), to be appropriated from the profits for the financial year ended December 31, 2007 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

City Union Bank Ltd. has informed the Exchange that Board has recommended an interim dividend @ 30% on the equity shares for the financial year 2007-2008 at its meeting held on February 22, 2008. Further the Board has fixed March 14, 2008 as the Record Date to determine the shareholders of the Bank eligible to receive interim dividend of 30% (i.e. 30 paise per share) for the financial year 2007-2008.

Vesuvius India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company at its meeting held on February 22, 2008 has decided to recommend a Dividend on 2,02,96,080 ordinary shares of Rs. 10/- each in respect of the year ended December 31, 2007 at 37.50% (i.e. Rs.3.75 per share) to the members at the 17th Annual General Meeting of the Company to be held on April 29, 2008. Accordingly the total dividend to be paid will amount to Rs. 7,61,10,300/-.

Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on February 22, 2008, it has been resolved to pay the Shareholders an Interim Dividend of Rs.4.5 per share i.e. 45% on the equity capital for the year ended on March 31, 2008. Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the information as per clause 20 (b) of the listing 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

Megasoft Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on February 22, 2008 have recommended a dividend of 12% on equity shares of Rs 10 each subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company.

Glaxosmithkline Pharmaceuticals Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on February 22, 2008 have recommended the payment of a Dividend of Rs. 18/- per equity share for the year ended December 31, 2007. The Directors are also pleased to recommend a special additional dividend of Rs.18/- per equity share.

Bosch Chassis Systems India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 21, 2008 has recommended the dividend at the rate of Rs.3/- per share (30%).

Aventis Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on February 21, 2008 has recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.12.50 per Equity share of Rs.10 for the year ended December 31, 2007. An Interim dividend of Rs.3.50 per Equity share of Rs.10 had been paid in August 2007.

Clariant Chemicals (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on February 21, 2008 has recommended the payment of dividend of Rs.10/- per equity share (Previous year dividend Rs.18/- including 'Golden Jubilee' special dividend of Rs.10/- per equity share).

Skf India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 20, 2008 has recommended dividend of 60% on the paid - up capital.

Gujarat Gas Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 20, 2008, inter alia approved the following: 1) Recommended a dividend of Rs.3/- (150%) per equity share on the face value of Rs.2/- each. 2) Decided to convene the Annual General Meeting on April 30, 2008.

Wockhardt Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of Board of Directors of the Company held on February 20, 2008, the following business were transacted amongst others: 1) The Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs. 2.50 per equity share i.e. 50% for the year 2007. An interim dividend of Rs. 8.75 per equity share i.e. 175% was paid in November 2007. Accordingly, the total dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2007 is Rs. 11.25 per equity share i.e. 225%. 2) The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from April 22, 2008 to April 28, 2008

Lanxess Abs Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on February 19, 2008 has recommended Dividend at 30% (at Rs.3.00 Per share).

Abb Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on February 19, 2008 have recommended a dividend of Rs.2.20 per equity share of Rs.2 each for the year ended on December 31, 2007.