Corporate announcements

Geometric Software Solutions Co. Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held today (April 30, 2007) approved the following:- 1) Recommendation of Dividend of Rs.0.80 per equity share of Rs.2/- each. The dividend, if declared at the ensuing Annual General Meeting, will be paid on or after July 04, 2007 to the members whose names appear on the Register of Members/Depositories as at close of June 21, 2007. 2) The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from Friday, June 22, 2007 to Friday, June 29, 200

Alstom Projects India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 30, 2007, recommended a dividend of Rs.10/- per share.

Harrisons Malayalam Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Directors of the company at their meeting held on April 30, 2007 have recommended a Dividend of 15% for the year March 31, 2007.

Bsl Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 30, 2007 have recommended dividend @5% during the year.

Helios And Matheson Information Technology Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 30, 2007, has recommended a payment of an interim dividend as special dividend of 20% on the paid up share capital on the occasion of 15th anniversary. The Board has also fixed May 07, 2007 as record date.

Reliance Communications Limited has informed the Exchange that subject to approval of the shareholders, the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 30, 2007, have recommended dividend @10% i.e. Rs.0.50 per equity share each of Rs.5, aggregating to Rs.119.60 crore inclusive of tax on dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2007.

Jsw Steel Limited has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on April 30, 2007, the following decisions were taken: 1) Dividend at the stipulated rate of 10% on the 27,90,34,907 10% Cumulative Redeemable Preference Shares of the Company has been recommended for the year ended March 31, 2007. 2) Keeping in view the interim dividend of Rs.12.50 (125%) per equity share already paid, no further dividend has been recommended by the Board on the equity shares of the Company. The interim dividend paid shall be fully adjusted as the final dividend for the financial year ended on March 31

Bhushan Steels & Strips Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 30, 2007 declared Recommendation of Dividend @25% for the Year ended 31st March 2007".

Orient Paper & Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 30, 2007 has recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.6/- per Equity Share (60%) for the year ended March 31, 2007. This is in addition to the Interim Dividend of Rs.4/- per Equity share (40%) declared and paid by the Company during the year. The Board also recommended payment of dividend on 20,00,000 Preference shares of Rs.100/- each @ 12% per annum for the period January 01, 2007 to March 31,2007. Further, the Dividend on Preference shares for the period April 01, 2006 to December 31, 2006 was dec

Andhra Bank has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 30, 2007, has recommended a final dividend of 18% in addition to interim dividend of 20% paid already.

Can Fin Homes Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 28, 2007 have recommend for a dividend at 25% for the financial year 2006-07, to be declared at Annual General Meeting of the company convened to be held on or before September 30, 2007.

Bank Of Maharashtra has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 30, 2007, has recommended dividend of 20% for the year ended March 31, 2007.

Vijaya Bank has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Bank held on April 30, 2007, the Board recommended a dividend of 10%.

Astra Microwave Products Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 30, 2007, have recommended for members approval payment of Equity dividend @ Rs.1 per share for the year.

Mindtree Consulting Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 28, 2007, recommended a final dividend of Re.1/- per share (10% on an equity share of par value of Rs.10/-) for fiscal 2007. The payment is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting of the Company. Including the interim dividend of Re.1/- per share (10% on an equity share of par value of Rs.10/-, 50% on an equity share of par value of Rs.2/- at the time of declaration) declared at the Board meeting held on October 24, 2006, the total dividend recommended fo

Elgi Equipments Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 28, 2007, has recommended a final dividend of 50% for the year. This works out to total dividend of 100% for the full year including the interim dividend of 50% already paid. Further, a copy of the press release dated April 28, 2007, titled "ELGI 2006-07 Results (ELGI net up at 32.6%)" 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/Elgi_PR_28042007.zip target=N

Ingersoll Rand (India) Ltd. has informed the Exchange on April 28, 2007 that "At a meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held today, the Directors have recommended payment of a final dividend of Rs.3/- per share (30%) after considering the audited accounts for the year ended March 31, 2007. The final dividend will absorb Rs.94,704,000/- (excluding dividend distribution tax). The book closure date for payment of final dividend for the year ended March 31, 2007 has been fixed as July 6, 2007 to July 13, 2007 and the final dividend will be paid on July 30, 2007".

Icici Bank Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank at its meeting held on April 28, 2007 approved the proposal to raise capital in India and abroad subject to requisite approval(s). The BoDs also have recommended dividend for the year ended March 31, 2007 as under: 1) A dividend of 0.001 per cent, i.e. Rs.100/- per preference share on 350 preference shares of the face value of Rs.1 crore each: and 2) A dividend of 100 per cent, i.e. Rs.10 per equity share of face value of Rs.10/- each, subject to requisite approvals. Further, a copy of the press releases dated

Nectar Lifesciences Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Audit Committee in its Meeting held on 27.04.2007 has recommended to the Board of Directors a Final Dividend @ 20% to the Members, which the Board has accepted to consider at the time of adoption of audited financial statements for the year ended 31.03.2007".

Shopper'S Stop Limited has informed the Exchange that in the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on April 28, 2007, the Board of Directors have approved inter-alia the following items of business: Recommendation of dividend of 15% on the equity share capital of the Company, subject to necessary approval by members in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. Further, the Board of Directors have approved the issue of instrument(s) on a rights basis which may include but not limited to shares/ Partly Convertible Debentures/ Fully Convertible Debentures / warrants and / or combinatio

Bank Of Baroda has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank at the meeting held on April 28, 2007, has recommended Final Dividend for the year 2006 - 07 @ 30% (Rs. 3/- per Equity Share of Rs. 10/- fully paid).

State Bank Of Travancore has informed the Exchange that "Bank's Director Board which met on 25th April 2007 decided to pay dividend @ 100% to the shareholders of the Bank on 22nd May, 2007. Dividend Warrants payable at par at all our branches will be issued to the shareholders who are located at centres in India and we are also affording direct credits to shareholders who maintain accounts with our bank and have given necessary mandate. In centres like Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore and Thiruvanathapuram, dividend will be disbursed through Electronic Clearing Service of RBI to those shareholders w

Mangalam Cement Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 28, 2007 has recommended dividend of Rs.2.00 (Rupees two only) per share subject to approval of Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) and State Bank of India.

Oriental Bank Of Commerce has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Bank in the meeting held on April 28, 2007 have approved the accounts of the financial year ended March 31, 2007 and declared Dividend @ 47% (including interim dividend of 20% paid) subject to the permission by R.B.I.

Corporation Bank has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 28, 2007 have recommended a final dividend of 50% for the year 2006-07 subject to approval of the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting. With this, the total dividend payout by the Bank for the year 2006-07, including the interim dividend @ 40% already paid will be 90%.

Raymond Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 27, 2007 has recommended a dividend of 50% on the Equity Share Capital for the year 2006-07. The dividend if sanctioned by the shareholders, will be paid on or after June 19, 2007.

Mahindra Ugine Steel Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Directors have recommended final dividend of Rs.2.50 per share for the year ended March 31, 2007. The total dividend for the year after considering the interim dividend declared and paid, amounts to Rs.4.50 per equity share.

21st Century Management Services Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on April 27, 2007, declared an interim dividend @ 12% for the financial year 2007-08. Further, the Board has recommended a dividend @ 9% for the financial year 2006-07 subject to the approval of shareholders.

Ajanta Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its, Meeting held on April 27, 2007 have recommended the dividend @Rs.2.00 per share, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting to be held on September 28, 2007.

Ador Welding Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 27, 2007, has recommended a Dividend for the year 2006-07 at Rs.12/- per share (i.e. 120% of the face value of Rs.10/- each).

Tube Investments Of India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on April 27, 2007, have recommended a dividend of 75% (Rs.1.50 per share) for the financial year ended March 31, 2007. Further, the share transfer books of the Company will remain closed from July 13, 2007 to July 31, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of determining the members eligible to receive the dividend. The Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on July 31, 2007.

Jubilant Organosys Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board, at its meeting held on April 27, 2007, has recommended a dividend of Rs.1.25 per equity share of Re.1/- each.

Ptc India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held today i.e. April 27, 2007 have recommended the dividend @ 10% for the FY 2006 - 2007 by the Board.

Jayshree Tea & Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that in the Board Meeting of the Company held on April 27, 2007, the Directors have recommended a dividend for the year 2006-07 @ 25% i.e. Rs.2.50 (Rupees Two & Paise Fifty only) per share on equity share capital of Rs.10.67 crore.

Hyderabad Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company has decided, at its meeting held on April 27, 2007, to recommend dividend @ Rs.5.00 per equity share of Rs.10/- each (i.e.50%) for the financial year ending March 31,2007 for consideration of shareholders at the ensuing Annual General Meeting.

L. T. Overseas Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 27, 2007, a final dividend of Rs.1/- per share (10%) has been recommended subject to approval of members in the AGM.

Prime Securities Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its Meeting held today (i.e. April 27, 2007) has recommended Dividend of 30% (i.e. Rs.1.50 per Equity Share of the face value of Rs.5/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2007.

Manali Petrochemical Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on April 27, 2007 has recommended a dividend @ 10% (Rupees 0.50 per Equity Share of Rs.5/- each) for the financial year 2006-07 from out of the profits earned during the year.

Hcl Infosystems Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on April 27, 2007, have approved the payment of 3rd interim dividend @ 100% on the paid up share capital of the Company for the year 2006-2007.

Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 27, 2007 has recommended a Dividend of Rs.0.75 per equity share.

Kpit Cummins Infosystems Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on April 26, 2007 have recommended Dividend @ 35% for FY 2006-2007 (Rupees 0.70 per Equity Share of Rupees 2 each).

Vimta Labs Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the press note dated April 26, 2007, titled "Financials for 2006-2007". The Company has posted gross revenue of Rs.6391.25 Lakhs as against Rs.5505.71 Lakhs in the previous year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) for the year are Rs..2600.09 lakhs as compared to the previous year earnings of Rs.2577.80 Lakhs. Net Profit after tax (including deferred tax) stood at Rs.872.73 Lakhs as against Rs.1349.90 Lakhs in the previous year. Further the Company has informed the Exchange that "The Board has recommend

Heg Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held today i.e. April 26, 2007 recommended payment of dividend @50% i.e. Rs.5.00 per Equity Shares for the period ended March 31, 2007, subject to the approval of shareholders of the Company. Further the Board has also approved Capital Expenditure of approximate Rs.115.00 Crores for setting up a second Thermal Captive Power Plant of 30 MW and an additional New Tunnel Kiln at its unit at Mandideep, Near Bhopal.

Sasken Communication Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Directors have recommended dividend of Rs.4 per equity share of Rs.10 each for the financial year ended March 31, 2007 amounting to Rs.1140.00 lakhs. This is subject to the approval of the shareholders".

Bihar Caustics And Chemicals Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 26, 2007 recommended payment of dividend @ 15% on equity capital of the Company subject to approval by shareholders in the Annual General meeting.

Reliance Energy Limited has informed the Exchange that date from which the Dividend is payable is July 11, 2007.

Hindustan Zinc Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on April 26, 2007 had recommended final dividend of @ 25% for year 2006-07.

Foseco India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held today (i.e. April 26, 2007) have declared an interim dividend of Rs.2/- per equity share of Rs.10/- to the shareholders whose names appear on the register of Members on May 11, 2007. The payment of the said interim dividend shall be payable at par at selective branches of HDFC bank within 30 days from the date of declaration of dividend.

Cadila Healthcare Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on April 26, 2007 have recommended a dividend of Rs.4 (@ 80%) per equity share for the financial year March 31, 2007.

Wendt (India) Ltd. has informed the Exchange on April 26, 2007 that "The Directors have recommended a dividend of Rs. 17.50 per share (175% on par value of equity share of Rs. 10/- each)."