Corporate announcements

Aurionpro Solutions Limited had informed the Exchange that the High Court of Judicature at Bombay approved Amalgamation pursuant to section 391 to 394 of companies Act, 1956, of Aurionpro Services Private Limited, transferor Company with Aurionpro Solutions Limited , transferee company".

Godavari Fertilisers And Chemicals Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the separate Meetings held on October 08, 2007, pursuant to the Order of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad dated September 03, 2007 - a) The shareholders of the Company have approved, by a requisite majority, the Scheme of Amalgamation of Godavari Fertilisers And Chemicals Limited (the Company) with Coromandel Fertilisers Limited. 2) The Unsecured Creditors of the Company have approved unanimously, the Scheme of Amalgamation of Godavari Fertilisers And Chemicals Limited (the Company) with Coroma

Coromandel Fertilisers Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "At the Meeting of the Equity Shareholders and the Unsecured Creditors of Coromandel Fertilisers Limited held on October 08, 2007 pursuant to the Order of the High Court of Judicature of Andhra Pradesh at Hyderabad dated September 03, 2007, the shareholders have approved by a requisite majority, and the Unsecured Creditors have approved unanimously, the Scheme of Amalgamation of Godavari Fertilisers And Chemicals Limited with Coromandel Fertilisers Limited".

Hindalco Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "Acquisition of entire shareholding of Alcan Inc. comprising of 78,564,384 Equity Shares in Utkal Alumina International Limited has been completed. Now, Utkal Alumina International Limited is 100% subsidiary of Hindalco Industries Limited".

Grindwell Norton Limited has informed the Exchange that: "On 5th October, 2007, the Company has acquired industrial land in Himachal Pradesh, for setting up a manufacturing facility for Abrasives Products. Commercial Production is likely to commence in the second half of 2008".

Reliance Capital Asset Management Limited has informed the Exchange that: "Pursuant to the Scheme of Arrangement of Solectron Centum Electronics Limited for 2 equity shares of Face Value INR 10 each held in the company as on record date, the shareholders would receive 1) 1 equity share of INR 10 (Reduced capital) of Solectron Centum Electronics Limited; 2) 1 equity share of INR 10 of Solectron EMS India Limited. Accordingly, we hereby inform you that RELIANCE GROWTH FUND now holds 475920 shares of Rs 10/- each amounting to 6.4134% of the paid up capital of the Company".

Mcleod Russel India Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated October 05, 2007 that "Pursuant to the Share Purchase Agreement dated 18th January 2007 entered into between our Company and Moran Holdings Plc, U.K. we have today acquired 15,20,000 Equity Shares of The Moran Tea Company (India) Limited. Earlier we had acquired 3,00,493 Equity Shares of the The Moran Tea Company (India) Limited through an Open Offer made pursuant to Securities and Exchange Board of India (Substantial Acquisition of Shares and Takeovers) Regulations, 1997. By virtue of the aforesaid acquisitions we n

Nicholas Piramal India Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide their letter dated October 05, 2007, that: "The duly authorised Committee of Directors have today approved the merger of the Company's wholly-owned subsidiary, NPIL Healthcare Pvt. Ltd. with the Company".

Orbit Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to order passed by Hon'ble High Court of Mumbai on August 24, 2007, inter alia meeting of the Equity Shareholders of OCL have been directed to be held on October 17, 2007 for considering and approving with or without modifications the Scheme of Amalgamation of Orbit Constructions & Realtors Private Limited (OCRPL), Orbit Buildcon and Realty Private Limited (OBRPL) and Orbit Housing Private Limited (OHPL) with Orbit Corporation Limited (OCL).

Bharti Airtel Limited had informed the Exchange on January 23, 3007 regarding acquisition of Network i2i Limited, Mauritius. The Company has now informed the Exchange that Bharti Airtel Limited has completed all the formalities relating to the above acquisition on 28th September 2007 and on acquisition Network i2i Limited has now become the wholly owned subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Limited.

Visesh Infotecnics Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 13 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2002, Vrinda Portfolio Pvt. Ltd., one of the promoter of the company, has informed the Company on September 28, 2007 that it has sold 1,30,000 shares of the company (during the period of September 26, 2007 to September 28, 2007).

Hdfc Bank Ltd has informed the Exchange that "Bank has acquired 45,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each in HDB Financial Services Limited. Upon this acquisition of shares it has become subsidiary of the Bank".

Godrej Consumer Products Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated October 01, 2007, that "Godrej Consumer Products Ltd today has acquired 100% ownership of Godrej Global Mideast FZE". 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/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/GODREJ_PR_01102007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Nilkamal Limited has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Nilkamal Crates and Bins Private Limited and Stackwell Marketing Services Private Limited and Nilkamal Limited and their respective shareholders and creditors ("the Scheme"), u/s Section 391 to 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 on September 28, 2007. The said Scheme envisages the following: (a) Merger of Nilkamal Crates and Bins Private Limited ('NCBPL') into Nilkamal Limited ('NL'); (b) Stackwell Marketing Services Private Limited ('SMSPL') into Nilkamal Limit

Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 29, 2007 that the meeting of the Equity Shareholders of Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited as directed by the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay was convened on September 28, 2007. Mr. Manohar Bidaye, Chairman appointed, for the meeting conducted the meeting as directed in the Order of the Bombay High Court dated August 24, 2007. The Scheme of Arrangement ('Scheme') between Zicom Electronic Security Systems Limited ('Zicom') and Zicom Global Security Private Limited ('Zicom Global

Biocon Limited has informed the Exchange that: "Pursuant to the approval received through postal ballot from the Members of the Company, the results of which were declared on September 3, 2007 for the divestment of Enzymes Business to M/s Novozymes South Asia Private Limited, Bangalore ('Novozymes'), the Company has on October 1, 2007 completed all activities relating to the aforesaid divestment and transferred the Enzymes business to Novozymes".

Time Technoplast Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a brief note on acquisition by the Company of NED Energy Limited - a Hyderabad based unlisted company engaged in manufacture of VRLA Batteries. 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/Time_ANN_01102007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Sterlite Optical Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Company acquired 58.70% holding in equity share capital of Sterlite Infrastructure Private Limited (SIPL). With this investment SIPL has become subsidiary of the Company. SIPL has been incorporated with the object to carry on business pertaining to infrastructure projects and telecommunications".

Dabur India Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "An application was filed with the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi at New Delhi for seeking directions for holding/ dispensing the meetings of shareholders/ creditors of Dabur India Limited ("the Company") and DFL (Dabur Foods Limited) for approving the Scheme of Amalgamation ("Scheme") of DFL with the Company. The Hon'ble High Court, at its hearing held on September 18, 2007, has ordered meeting of the unsecured creditors of DFL to be held on November 3, 2007 at 11 AM at Punjabi Bhawan, 10,Rouse Avenue, New Delhi for the purpose of considering, and

Ocl India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Scheme of Arrangement has been unanimously approved by the Shareholders and the Secured Creditors at their respective meetings held on September 22, 2007 and by the Unsecured Creditors at their meeting held on September 23, 2007.

Panoramic Universal Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Company has acquired 4.46% stake in Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India Limited (ISE) at a bid price of Rs.250/- per share under "The Inter-connected Stock Exchange of India Limited Demutualisation Scheme 2005".

Wipro Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Company has entered into a definitive agreement on September 27, 2007 to acquire Oki Techno Centre (Singapore) Pte Ltd over a period of one year. The target company is based out of Singapore and is focused on wireless design in the areas of RF (Radio Frequency) and Baseband. A copy of the press release dated September 27, 2007, titled "OKI and Wipro Form Strategic Partnership for Semiconductor Design Services - Wipro to acquire OKI's wireless design arm and set up dedicated development center" shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseind

Television Eighteen India Ltd. has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 26, 2007 that "The following officials of the Company has sold their shares of the Company in the Open Market as per the below mentioned details: (1) Name :- Mr. Haresh Chawla (Chief Executive Officer); No. of Shares : 150,000; Price Per Share : Rs.900. (2) Name :- Mr. Sameer Manchanda (Director of a Subsidiary Company); No. of Shares : 200,000; Price Per Share : Rs.900".

Core Projects And Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange vide their letter dated September 27, 2007, that: "The Board of Directors at their meeting held today approved the following: 1) The Business Transfer Agreement for the acquisition of Virtual Learning business of Azzuri Communications Ltd., U.K. 2) The Heads of Agreement for acquisition of 100% equity / common stake in Hamlet Computer Group Ltd., U.K. 3) The Share Purchase Agreement for acquisition on 100% equity / common stake in KC Management Group, U.S. 4) Issue of upto 1,00,00,000 convertible securities on preferential basis

Prime Focus Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has executed a term sheet with UTV Software Communications Limited, wherein the Company has agreed to acquire entire Post Production business ("Business") including all related equipments and business contracts from UTV Software Communications Limited. In addition, UTV Software Communications Limited has also agreed to assign/transfer all rights, title, ownership and usage of the brand, mark and related intellectual property right in respect of the brand "USL" in the entire world in perpetuity in favour of the Company. The afores

Bannari Amman Sugars Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Equity Shareholders of our Company has approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Maheswara Sugars Limited with our Company at the General Meeting held on 21st September 2007, pursuant to Order of Madras High Court in Company Application No. 2165 of 2007".

Core Projects And Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that CORE Projects & Technologies Ltd. (Core) has finalized multiple acquisitions in the UK and USA, consolidating its position as a dominant player in the Education Sector. The acquisitions will achieve completion by end of September, 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/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/CoreProjects.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Jai Corp Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 24, 2007 that "The Board of Directors at their meeting held today has approved proposal for acquisition of the manufacturing units of Pet Fibres Limited producing PP HDPE Woven Sacks and bags and the manufacturing unit of Prime Wovens Limited producing PP HDPE Woven Sacks, jumbo bags and PP Staple Fibres".

Omax Autos Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Company has sold its entire shareholding in its subsidiary Company M/s. Omax Steels Limited".

Hcl Infosystems Ltd has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 22, 2007 that "The proposed scheme of Amalgamation of M/S Stelmac Engineering Private Limited, the wholly owned subsidiary with the Company has been unanimously approved by the Secured and Unsecured creditors of the Company at their respective Court Convened meetings held today i.e. September 22, 2007 as directed by Hon'ble High Court of Delhi".

Adhunik Metaliks Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 21, 2007 that "The Board of Directors at its meeting held on 21st September 2007 has approved acquisition of majority stake holding in V Cube Forge (India) Limited".

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The scheme of Amalgamation of GSFC Investment And Leasing Co. Ltd. with Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. was considered by the Equity Shareholders of GSFC, the transferee Company at the Court convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders held on 21/09/2007. The result of the poll will be intimated to you as and when declared by Chairman appointed for the said Meeting".

Visesh Infotecnics Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 13 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2002, Mr. Karun Jain, Director of the company has informed the Company on September 17, 2007 that he has sold 10,170 shares of the company (during the period of September 14, 2007 to September 17, 2007).

Esab India Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has acquired 2,00,000 equity shares in ESAB Welding & Cutting systems Limited, the Company Subsidiary, constituting 14.29% of the share capital of the said subsidiary. Consequent to the said acquisition of shares, ESAB Welding & Cutting systems Limited has now become a Wholly owned subsidiary of ESAB India Limited with effect from 20 September 2007".

Housing Development Finance Corporation Ltd. had informed the Exchange that the Corporation and Barclays (H&B) Mauritius Ltd. (Barclays) have agreed to sell their entire respective shareholdings in Intelenet Global Services Private Limited (Intelenet), the joint venture BPO company, to a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) jointly owned by the Management of Intelenet and Blackstone, a leading global private equity investor. The Company has further informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 19, 2007, that: "The Corporation has today concluded the sale of shares held by it in Intelenet Glob

Media Video Ltd. has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has received the approval of the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi sanctioning the Scheme of Arrangement under section 391-394 of the Companies Act, 1956 which includes:- a) De-merger of Real Estate Division of Media Video Limited into MVL Infrastructure Limited. b) Merger of Smart Buildwell Private Limited into MVL Infrastructure Limited. 3) Merger of 5 closely held Companies namely, Amigo Auto Private Limited, PAR Realters Private Limited, Anukool Realters Private Limited, Dendrobium Property Developers Private Limited and Media Publici

The Phoenix Mills Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation between Ashok Ruia Enterprises Private Limited with The Phoenix Mills Limited on September 14, 2007. The Scheme will become effective once the order is received from the Court and filed with the Registrar of Companies".

United Spirits Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 14, 2007 that: "The acquisition of a majority stake in Liquidity Inc, a Delaware Corporation engaged in the business of alcoholic beverages. This acquisition has been made by Zelinka Limited, our wholly owned subsidiary in Cyprus. The acquisition is for a consideration of USD 3 Million. Necessary Agreements in this regard have been entered into for the conclusion of the transaction. Consequent to the above, Liquidity Inc. has become a subsidiary of Zelinka Limited and to that of the Company".

Visesh Infotecnics Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Regulation 13 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2002, Mr. Karun Jain, Director of the company has informed the Company on September 10, 2007 that he has sold 9,800 shares of the company (during the period of September 07, 2007 to September 10, 2007).

Life Insurance Corporation of India has informed the Exchange that "Life Insurance Corporation of India has sold 1585978 Equity Shares face value of Rs.10/- each of Uttam Galva Steels Ltd. @ Rs.34.45/- per share".

Ipca Laboratories Ltd. has informed the Exchange that "The Company has acquired 100% shareholding of a small formulation product dossier registration-cum-distribution company in Australia. This company is currently holding 5 formulation registration dossiers in that country. This Australian company is also having a wholly owned formulation dossier registration-Cum-distribution company in New Zealand currently holding 3 formulation registration dossiers in New Zealand. Acquisition of these companies will help Ipca in strengthening its existing formulations business in Australia and New Zealand"

Siemens Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has acquired the balance 26% Equity Stake (Comprising 23,660 Equity Shares of Rs.100/- each) in SITS (Siemens Industrial Turbomachinery Services Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore) on 07th September, 2007. With this acquisition, SITS has become a 100% subsidiary of the Company. SITS specializes in the service, repair and overhaul of Small Gas Turbines and Rotating Equipments".

Alchemist Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Company has decided to acquire a majority stake in Kaiser Hospital Ltd. Kaiser is a super specialty Hospital. The facility has been created as per the standards laid down by the Joint Commission International (JCI), USA. JCI is the US accrediting authority for international hospitals which confirm to US practice code and guidelines for hospital establishments". 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/Corporate Announceme

3i Infotech Limited has informed the Exchange that "We have acquired a strategic stake of 26% in TAXSMILE. COM India Pvt Ltd. (Taxsmile), with a commitment to acquire a majority stake over a period. Taxsmile is a company which has launched an offering in the e tax filing and tax advisory space for individuals. We believe that given the growth in the number of tax payers in the country and the position taken by the government in the area of e-governance, this sector will see a huge growth in the years to come. This acquisition along with recent acquisition of a majority stake in HCCA Business S

Aftek Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Bombay High Court has sanctioned the Scheme of Amalgamation of C2Silicon Software Solution Private Limited and Elven Micro Circuits Private Limited with Aftek Limited and their respective Shareholders ('the Scheme') on 10th day of August, 2007 subject to the sanction of the Karnataka High Court. The Karnataka High Court has sanctioned the Scheme on 7th day of September, 2007. The Scheme will become effective upon the filing of the certified copies of the respective High Court Orders with the Registrar of Companies, Mumbai and Registrar of Compa

Reliance Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of Reliance Industries Limited (the Company / RIL), at its meeting held on September 10, 2007, has fixed October 12, 2007 as the 'Record Date' for the purpose of determining the Shareholders of the Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited (IPCL/ the Transferor Company) who will be entitled to receive Equity Shares of the Company in terms of the Scheme of Amalgamation of Indian Petrochemicals Corporation Limited with the Company (the Scheme). In accordance with the Scheme, the Company will issue and allot fully pai

Visesh Infotecnics Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 07, 2007 that Pursuant to Regulation 13 of SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading) Regulation, 2002, Mr. Karun Jain, Director of the company has informed the Company on September 06, 2007 that he has sold 10,000 shares of the company (during the period of September 03, 2007 to September 06, 2007).

Kirloskar Brothers Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 10, 2007, that: "The Company has acquired 100% equity share capital of "Gondwana Engineers Private Limited", for a total consideration of Rs.76.36 million (Rupees Seven Crores Sixty Three Lacs and Sixty Thousand only). The company has executed the necessary share purchase agreement to that effect, at Pune, today. Gondwana Engineers Private Limited (GEPL) is the company started by Mr. S. D. Shangarpawar, a Technocrat, in the year 1982. GEPL is having specialisation in various Water, Sewage and Effluent treatmen

Genesys International Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 08, 2007 that "The Hon'ble High Court of judicature at Bombay vide its Order dated 07th September 2007 has approved the Demerger of Information Technology and Engineering business division of Genesys International Corporation Limited, Demerged Company into GI Engineering Solutions Limited, Resulting Company with effect from the Appointed Date i.e. 01st April 2006".

Nitco Tiles Limited has informed the Exchange that: "the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has approved the Composite Scheme of Arrangement u/s 391 to 394 read with Sections 100 to 103 of the Companies Act, 1956 filed by the Company, on September 07, 2007. a) Merger of Shark Properties Private Limited ('SPPL') into Nitco Tiles Limited ('NTL'); b) Merger of Nitco Realties Private Limited ('NRPL') into Motivation Properties Private Limited ('MPPL'); c) Pursuant to the merger NTL shall issue of 10 (Ten) Equity Shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up of NTL in respect of every 27 (Twenty Se