Corporate announcements

Amtek Auto Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on December 01, 2007 has recommended the dividend to its equity shareholders @ 150% i.e. Rs.3.00 per equity shares of Rs.2/- each on the paid up equity share capital of the company.

Shree Renuka Sugars Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on November 30, 2007 has recommended a final dividend of 20% (i.e. Rs.2 per share), on the equity shares of the company for the year ended September 30, 2007.

Jk Paper Limited has informed the Exchange that the dividend of Rs. 2.25 per Equity Share (22.5%) after declaration thereof by the members at the Annual General Meeting of the company scheduled to be held on December 12, 2007, will be paid on and from December 22, 2007.

Aksh Optifibre Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated November 24, 2007 that a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company was held on November 24, 2007 to consider the Annual accounts and dividend. The Company wish to advise as under: (1) Dividend proposed is 10% against 35% in the previous year. Further, the Board of Directors of the Company have fixed January 28, 2008 for convening the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company. The highlights of the Accounts submitted by the Company shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under:

Alchemist Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on November 29, 2007 have recommended final dividend for the year 2006-2007 @ 25% i.e. Rs.2.50 per equity share of face value of Rs.10/- each.

Fedders Lloyd Corporation Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on November 28, 2007 had approved the following: (1) Recommendation of the dividend @ 10% of the paid-up capital of the Company subject to the approval of shareholders in the forthcoming Annual General Meeting of the Company. (2) The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on December 29, 2007. (3) Closure of the Register of Members & Share Transfer Books of the Company from December 27, 2007 to December 29, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of

Granules India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 28, 2007 have recommended a final dividend of 12.5% for the financial year 2006-07.

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on November 28, 2007 declared an Interim Dividend of Re.1 (10%) per share to those members whose names appear in the Register of Members of the Company as on December 18, 2007 (Record Date).

Maxwell Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Director of the Company at its meeting held on November 27, 2007 has approved the following: A final dividend of 10% on the equity shares of the Company was recommended by the Board to be placed in front of the shareholders in their meeting for approval (An interim dividend @ 10% on equity shares has already been declared by the Company in the year 2006-07). A dividend account is also to be opened with any of the banks to facilitate the distribution of dividend payment to the shareholders.

Aftek Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on November 27, 2007 recommended a dividend @ Re 01/- (Rupee One only) per Equity Share of Rs 2/- each for declaration by the Shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company which has been scheduled to be held on December 28, 2007.

Star Paper Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on November 26, 2007 has recommended a dividend of Rs.1.75 (Rupee one and seventy five paise only) per share subject to necessary approvals.

Colgate Palmolive India Ltd has informed the Exchange that vide its letter dated November 26, 2007 that the Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held today: (a) declared a first interim dividend @ Rs. 6/- [Rupees six only] per equity share of Re.1 /- [reduced face value] for the financial year ending March 31, 2008. The said interim dividend will be paid on the paid- up share capital of Rs. 13.60 crore involving a total pay-out of Rs. 95.50 crore [including dividend distribution tax].(b) resolved to refund Rs. 9/- per share towards reduction in the face value of shares from Rs.1

Walchandnagar Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on November 25, 2007 have recommended special 'Centenary Dividend' of 100% on the equity shares of Rs.10/- each i.e. dividend of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten only) per share, as the Company is entering into its centenary year on November 25, 2007. The Board recommended, subject to the approval of shareholders and other necessary regulatory approvals, if any, to issue Bonus Shares in the ration of 1:1 (one bonus share for one share held). Further, the Board recommended, subject to the

Siemens Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on November 22, 2007, has: a) Recommended a Dividend of Rs.4.80 (i.e. 240%) per Equity Share of Rs 2/- each for the Financial Year ended September 30, 2007 {Previous Year - Rs.3.80 (190%) per Equity Share of Rs.2/- each}; b) Recommended issue of Bonus Shares in the ratio of 1:1 (i.e. one Bonus Share for every Share held), subject to statutory and regulatory approvals, including of shareholders.

Shriram City Union Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors at the meeting held on November 22, 2007 have declared an Interim Dividend of 10% on the Equity Shares for the year 2007-2008. The Board has fixed December 07, 2007 as the record date for determining the shareholders entitled to receive the said dividend. Further the Board of Directors at their meeting have approved the Limited Review Report in respect of the Unaudited Financial results of the Company for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 which was approved by the Committee at its meeting held on October 31, 200

Automative Axles Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board has recommended a final dividend of Rs.6.50/- per share for the year 2006-07, subject to approval of shareholders of the Company at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company have at their meeting held on November 16, 2007 recommended payment of 3% dividend on preference capital and 70% dividend on equity capital for the year ended March 31, 2007.

Triveni Engineering & Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that in the Board of Directors have at their meeting held on November 14, 2007 recommended final dividend @ 10% (Re.0.10 per fully paid up Equity Share of Rs.1/- each) on the equity share capital of this company for the financial year ended September 30, 2007. The total dividend including the interim dividend of 50% (Re.0.50 per equity share) for the extended financial year ended September 30, 2007 shall be 60% (Re.0.60 per equity share). Further the Register of Members and share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed

Ismt Limited has informed the Exchange that "Dividend Warrants for payment of 10% Final Dividend for the financial year 2006-07 and 10% Interim Dividend for the financial year 2007-08 will be posted to the Members on November 28, 2007".

Sb&T International Ltd has informed the Exchange that the distribution of final dividend of 5% to the shareholders of the Company was decided by the Board of Directors in the meeting held on October 30, 2007. The Final Dividend of 5% is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting to be held on November 30, 2007. Further the Company informed that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from November 23, 2007 to November 30, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting and for declaration of final di

Prime Securities Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors (BOD) of the Company, at its Meeting held on November 03, 2007, has considered and approved the following: The BOD has declared an Interim Dividend of 30% (i.e. Rs.1.50 per equity share of Rs 5/- each) for the financial year 2007-2008. Further, the Board of Directors has fixed November 23, 2007 as the Record Date for payment of the said Interim Dividend and the same will be paid on or after November 26, 2007 to the shareholders.

Greaves Cotton Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on November 02, 2007 have declared the First Interim Dividend for the current financial year 2007-08, at the rate of 20% i.e. Rs.2/- (Rupees Two only) per share. The aforesaid First Interim Dividend will be paid on November 28, 2007, for which purpose the "Record Date" has been fixed as November 19, 2007.

Manugraph India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their Meeting held on November 02, 2007 has declared an interim dividend @ 100% i.e. Rs.2/- (Rupees Two only) per equity share on the face value of Rs.2/- each against 100% (i.e. Rs.2.00 per equity share) during the financial year 2006-2007.

Financial Technologies (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 31, 2007, has declared Second interim dividend of 350% (Re.7/- per share) and fixed November 16, 2007 as the Record date for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the shareholders to receive the second interim dividend.

Kcp Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on October 31, 2007 has declared a second interim dividend of 25% for the year 2007-2008.

Elgi Equipments Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 31, 2007, has recommended an Interim Dividend of 60% on the paid up share capital of the company for the financial year 2007-08 and the record date has been fixed for this purpose as November 16, 2007.

United Spirits Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 31, 2007, has recommended a dividend of 9% on the 9% Non-Cumulative Non-Convertible Redeemable Preference Shares of Rs.10 each fully paid up and a final dividend of 10% on the equity shares of the Company subject to approval by the shareholders. Including the interim dividend already paid @15%, the total Dividend outflow for the year ended March 31, 2007 will be 25% post confirmation by the members at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

Shree Precoated Steels Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 31, 2007 approved the following : (1) The Board of Directors recommended a Payment of Dividend @ 11% (Re 1.10 per equity share) subject to the approval of the shareholders for the financial year ended March 31, 2007. (2) The ensuing Annual General Meeting of the company is scheduled to be held on December 28, 2007. (3) The Register of members and Share Transfer Books of the company will remain closed from December 22, 2007 to December 28, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpos

Television Eighteen India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 31, 2007, has approved an interim dividend of 25% (i.e. Rs. 1.25 per share of Rs. 5/-) for fiscal 2008 (50% Pre Bonus issue).

Hindustan Unilever Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on October 31, 2007 resolved to pay a Platinum Jubilee Dividend to the shareholders of the Company at the rate of Rs.3/- (Rupees Three only) per share of Re.1/-, to commemorate the 75th year of the Company. Further, the dividend will be paid on or after November 22, 2007.

Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their Meeting held on October 31, 2007 has declared Interim Dividend @70% on equity Share capital.

Dlf Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 30, 2007, declared Interim Dividend @ 100% i.e. Rs.2/- per share for the FY 2007-08.

Sundaram Clayton Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 30, 2007 declared an interim dividend of Rs.7.00 per share on 1,89,67,584 equity shares of Rs.10/- each, absorbing a sum of Rs.13.28 crores.

Varun Shipping Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Board meeting held on October 30, 2007 the Board of Directors has declared an interim dividend of 15 per cent (Rs.1.50 per share) on the equity share capital of the company for the financial year ending on March 31, 2008.

Crompton Greaves Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 30, 2007 declared an interim dividend of 20% i.e. Rs. 0.40 per share.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2007 have taken the following decision: 1) The Directors have declared an interim dividend of Rs. 12/- (@120%) per share for the financial year 2007-2008. 2) The Shareholders whose name appears on the members register on the date of "Record Date" i.e. November 15, 2007 are entitled for the dividend. Dividend will be paid on or after November 15, 2007.

Fiem Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on October 29, 2007 have recommended a dividend @ 25% (Rs.2.50/-Per share) amounting to Rs.299.06 Lakhs on Equity Share Capital of the Company including new shares issued in IPO and Shares to be Allotted Post Merger.

Ismt Limited has informed the Exchange that the following decisions were taken by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2007. (1) The Board has recommended dividend @ 10% (ten percent) on the Paid-up Capital of the Company for the Financial Year 2006-07 subject to approval of the Members at the Annual General Meeting. (2) The Board has declared an interim dividend @ 10% (ten percent) on the Paid-up Capital of the Company for the Financial year 2007-08.

Greenply Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the interim Dividend through Warrants/ECS for the Financial year 2007-2008 would be issued/payable to the equity shareholders on or after November 20, 2007.

Jagran Prakashan Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board Meeting of the Company held on October 29, 2007 has inter alia transacted the following business: (1) The Board of Directors of the Company have declared an Interim Dividend @ Rs.5 per share on the Equity Shares of the Company for the financial year 2007-08. The Record Date for Interim Dividend will be November 16, 2007. The payment of Interim Dividend will be by November 27, 2007. (2) Recommended the Sub-division of the face value of Equity shares of the Company from Rs.10 (Rupees Ten) per share to Rs.2 (Rupees Two) per share,

Ipca Laboratories Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in its meeting held on October 29, 2007 has declared an interim dividend of 35% for the financial year 2007-08.

Lakshmi Machine Works Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 29, 2007 have declared an interim dividend of Rs.20/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each aggregating to Rs.24,73,85,000/-.

Sundaram Fasteners Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2007 has decided to pay an interim dividend of Re 0.45 per share (45%) for the financial year ending March 31, 2008 to the members/ beneficial owners as on the Record Date i.e. November 06, 2007.

Dewan Housing Finance Corporation Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Dividend will be distributed to shareholders of the Company from 3rd / 5th November, 2007.

K.P.R. Mill Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on October 27, 2007 has approved payment of Interim Dividend of Rs.2/- per share of the face value of Rs.10/- each (20%) for the year 2007-2008.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on October 27, 2007 have declared interim dividend of 20% and fixed the record date for payment of Interim dividend as November 13, 2007.

Avaya Globalconnect Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 26, 2007 recommended payment of Dividend of Rs. 6.75 per share (67.50%) on 1,42,33,232 Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each for the year ended September 30, 2007, subject to the sanction of the shareholders in the ensuring Annual General Meeting.

Ksb Pumps Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at a meeting of the Board of Directors held on October 26, 2007 an Interim Dividend for the current accounting period ending on December 31, 2007 has been declared as follows: (1) An Interim Dividend @ 20% i.e. Rs.2.00 per share on 1,74,03,922 equity shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid-up. (2) The Record Date for this Interim Dividend has been fixed as November 12, 2007. (3) The dividend will be paid on November 22, 2007.

Navneet Publications Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated October 24, 2007 that interim dividend of 80% i.e. Re. 1.60 per share on 9,52,86,000 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each paid up, declared at the Board meeting held on October 24, 2007, will be paid on or after November 3, 2007.

Natco Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on October 25, 2007 declared an interim dividend of Rs.1.25 ps. per share for the year 2007-08. The date fixed for taking a record of its shareholders eligible for the purpose of payment of interim dividend is November 13, 2007 i.e record date.