Corporate announcements

New Delhi Television Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on April 17, 2006, has recommended a dividend of 20% of the face value of shares (Rs.4/-) i.e. Re.0.80 per share.

Sasken Communication Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on April 14, 2006 have recommended a dividend of 30% per share on the Equity Capital of the Company for the financial year ended on March 31, 2006 subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Tata Consultancy Services Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors have recommended a Final Dividend of Rs.4.50 per equity share of Re.1/- each of the Company for approval by the shareholders of the Company at the forthcoming AGM of the Company. The Company has further informed that the Directors have, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming AGM of the Company, approved a bonus issue of equity shares in the ratio of ONE equity share of the Company of Re.1/- each for every one equity Share of the Company held by the shareholders of the Company as on a Record

Uti Bank Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on April 17, 2006, has recommended a dividend of Rs.3.50 per share (35%) for the year ended March 31, 2006.

Infosys Technologies Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on April 14, 2006 recommended an issue of bonus shares (stock dividend) on the company�s equity shares in the ratio of 1:1 i.e. one additional equity shares for every one equity share held by the members on the record date to be fixed by the Board. Further, the board has recommended a Silver Jubilee special dividend of Rs. 30 per share (600% on par value of Rs. 5 per share).The Board has also, proposed a final dividend of Rs. 8.50/- per share (170% on an equity share par value Rs. 5/-).

Aztec Software And Technology Services Ltd. has informed the Exchange that The Board of Directors at its meeting held on April 12, 2006 have recommended a dividend of 20% for the year ending March 31, 2006 subject to the approval of members.

Gruh Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company at its meeting held on April 11, 2006 have recommended a dividend of Rs.2.50 per share.

Igate Global Solutions Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on April 11, 2006 have recommended a dividend of 30%(previous year 15%) amounting to Rs.37297 thousand for the year ended March 31, 2006. Further, they have transferred a sum of Rs.3100 thousand to General Reserves and the balance of Rs.453912 thousand carried forward to the Balance Sheet.The Directors have proposed that the Annual General Meeting of the Compnay be held on July 12, 2006 and the Register of Transfers and Members be closed from JUly 05, 2006 to July 12, 2006(

Mphasis Bfl Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors of the company at its meeting held on April 11, 2006 recommended a final dividend for the year ending March 31, 2006 of Rs.3/- per share.

State Bank Of Bikaner And Jaipur has informed the Exchange that the Register of shareholders of the Bank shall remain closed from May 10, 2006 to May 17, 2006 (both days inclusive) to decide the entitlement for dividend to be declared for the financial year ended on March 31, 2006.

Titanor Components Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the date on and from which the dividend on the Compnay's equity shares for the year 2005 would be paid is May 12, 2006 subject to declaration of dividend by the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting on May 4, 2006.

Praj Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its duly convened meeting held on April 09, 2006 have declared Interim Dividend of Rs1.26 per share (63%) for the financial year 2005-2006.

Esi Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 30, 2006 have decided to recommend divedend @ 10% on the enchanced equity capital of the Company. The Company has further informed the Exchange that the pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation 63,39,289 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each in aggregate have been allotted to the shareholders of transferor companies namely Sstella Silks Ltd. and Eastern Jingying Ltd.. Further, the Board of Directors have decided to defer the consideration of Term Sheet for private placement of equity shares till the next board

Yokogawa India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company has declared Interim Dividend of Rs.5/- per Equity Share of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year 2005-06 at their meeting held on March 29, 2006. The BoDs also fixed April 13, 2006 as record date for this purpose.

Titanor Components Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on March 30,2006 has decided to recommend a dividend of Rs.7 per share for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Crompton Greaves Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors has declared third interim dividend of Rs.2.50 (Rupees Two and Paise Fifty Only) per share on equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the financial year 2005-06.

Apar Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at its meeting held on March 28,2006 have declared 2nd interim dividend @ Re.1/- per share on : a)2,08,06,045 equity shares and b)34,45,978 - 5.40% Cumulative Convertible Preference Shares carrying participating rights as to equity dividend for the F.Y. 2005-2006. In order to ascertain the eligibility of equity shareholders to receive the 2nd interim dividend, the board has fixed the record date of April 13,2006.

Sterling Biotech Limited has informed the Exchange that the board in its meeting held on March 28, 2006 has recommended dividend @ 50% on the equity share capital (i.e Rs. 0.50 per equity share of face value of Rs.1.00) of the company for the year ended December 31,2005. The Payment of Dividend is subject to the approval of the Members at the Annual General Meeting of the Company.

Fci Oen Connectors Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board has recommended a dividend of 22.5% for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Lanxess Abs Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on March 24, 2006 have recommended a dividend of Rs.2.50 per share (@25%) for the year 2005. The Share Transfer books of the Company shall remain closed between April 17, 2006 and April 21, 2006, both days inclusive. The date from which the dividend payable is May 05, 2006 and the date of AGM will be April 28, 2006.

Aventis Pharma Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in its meeting held on March 23, 2006 has recommended a final dividend of Rs.12.50 per equity share of Rs.10 for the year ended December 31, 2005. The date of closure of Register of Members will be from May 23, 2006 to June 12, 2006 (both days inclusive) and the date from which dividend is payable will be on or after June 13, 2006 if declared at the AGM to be held on June 12, 2006.

Tube Investments Of India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company met on March 23,2006 and declared a 'Special Interim Dividend' of 175% (Rs.17.50 per equity share of Rs.10 each) for the F.Y. ending March 31,2006.

Ksb Pumps Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on March 21, 2006, it has beebn decided as under :- Dividend - Board of Directors have recommended 30% final dividend for the year ended December 31, 2005, making a total dividend of 45% (including 15% interim dividend paid during the year). The dividend will be paid on or after June 7, 2006.

The Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 21, 2006 declared an Interim Dividend of Rs.2.50 (25%) per Ordinary Share on fully paid Ordinary shares (Rs.10/- paid-up) and proportionate Dividend (Re.1.00 per share) on partly paid ordinary shares (Rs.4/- paid-up) for the financial year ending March 31, 2006.

Carborundum Universal Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 18, 2006 approved the following :- (1) Special Interim Dividend : The Directors have declared a special interim dividend of 120% (Rs. 2.40/- per equity share of Rs.2/- each). The dividend will be paid to all shareholders who are members of the Company as on March 28, 2006 which is the Record Date for the purpose of the dividend. (2) Raising of long term funds :- The Board has also decided to raise resources through issuance of Securities by way of an offering denominated

India Nippon Electricals Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board has declared a second Interim Dividend of 30% i.e., Rs.3 per share on 80,79,080 equity shares absorbing an amount of Rs.2,42,37,240 at its meeting held on March 20, 2006, for the year April 2005 - March 2006.

Essel Propack Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors have recommended a Special one time Dividend @ 120% (Rs.12/- per share) on the Company's equity shares for the year ended December 31, 2005, subject to the approval of the Shareholders in the Company's ensuing AGM. The Company had earlier declared an Interim Dividend of Rs.10/- per share. Thus, the total dividend for the year ended December 31, 2005, aggregate to 220% (Rs. 22/- per share).

Carborundum Universal Ltd has informed the Exchange that the interim dividend if declared at the Board Meeting to be held on March 18, 2006, will be paid on and from March 31, 2006.

Goodlass Nerolac Paints Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on March 13, 2006, has declared a special interim dividend of 85% i.e. Rs.8.50 per equity shares of Rs.10 each. The record date for the payment of this special Interim dividend is March 28, 2006. The interim dividend shall be paid on or after March 29, 2006.

India Nippon Electricals Limited has informed the Exchange that the date of dividend warrant for the Second Interim Dividend for the year April 2005 - March 2006 will be April 03, 2006.

Navneet Publications Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BOD's of the Company held on March 03, 2006, second interim dividend of 35% i.e. Rs.3.50 per share was declared on the equity shares of Rs.10/- each.

Videocon Appliances Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the proposed Dividend of Re. 0.50 (Paise Fifty Only) per Equity Share, if declared, by the shareholders at the AGM, will be paid to the Shareholders on or before April 25, 2006.

Zandu Pharma Works Ltd has informed the Exchange the BoDs in its meeting held on March 09, 2006 has declared 2nd interim dividend of Rs.35/- per share.

Videocon Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the proposed Dividend of Re.2.50 (Rupees Two and Paise Fifty Only) per Equity Share, if declared, by the shareholders at the AGM, will be paid to the Shareholders on or before April 25, 2006.

Colgate Palmolive India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company, at their meeting held on March 07, 2006, declared a third interim dividend of 17.5% i.e. Rs.1.75 (Rupee one and paise seventy-five only) per equity share of Rs.10/- for the financial year ending March 31, 2006. The said interim dividend will be paid on the paid-up equity share capital of Rs.135.99 crores involving a total pay-out of Rs.27.14 crores (including dividend distribution tax). The Company has further informed the Exchange that the said interim dividend declared by the Board at their Meet

Motor Industries Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on March 08, 2006, recommended a Dividend of Rs.12 per share, payable to those members whose names appear in the Register of members as at the close of business on May 02, 2006.

Motor Industries Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that after approval of the dividend at the AGM, dividend warrants will be posted on or after June 02, 2006.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company in its meeting held on March 07, 2006 has declared and approved payment of special interim dividend @ 85% i.e. Rs.8.50/- per equity share for the FY 2005-06. Further, for the purpose of payment of aforesaid special interim dividend, March 23, 2006, has been fixed as the 'Record Date' to ascertain the names of the shareholders / beneficial owners of the Company to whom the special interim dividend shall be payable. The Company has also notified that the special interim dividend shall be paid on or after March 2

Jaiprakash Associates Limited has informed the Exchange that the Interim Dividend declared by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on March 3, 2006, will be paid from March 27, 2006 onwards.

Blue Dart Express Ltd has informed the Exchange that in the Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on February 07, 2006, the Board of Directors approved inter-alia the following items of business : Recommendation of dividend of 15% on the Equity Capital for the Financial Year ended December 31, 2005 subject to necessary approval by the members in the ensuing AGM.

Dic India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in its meeting held on March 3, 2006 recommended the following :- payment of dividend for the financial year ended December 31, 2005 at the rate of Rs.3.50 per share (2004 - Rs.3.50) per share on 68,85,537 equity shares of Rs.10.00 each.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that the BoDs of the Company at the meeting held on March 03, 2006, have declared Second Interim Dividend @ 14.00% (Fourteen Percent) for the Financial Year 2005-2006. The dividend will be paid on or before March 31, 2006.

Vesuvius India Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on February 28, 2006, the Board has recommended a Dividend of 35% (R.3.50 per share) for the year ended December 31, 2005.

Jk Paper Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 25, 2006 has approved the payment of Interim Dividend @14% i.e. Rs.1.40 per Equity Share on 5,50,69,939 fully paid Equity Shares of Rs.10 each of the Company for the financial year 2005-2006.

Pfizer Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company, in its meeting held on February 27, 2006, has recommended dividend of Rs.10/- (Rupees Ten) per equity share.

Sesa Goa Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at their meeting held on February 27, 2006, have declared Interim Dividend for the financial year 2005-2006 @ Rs.15/- per share. The same amount of Interim Dividend would also be payable to recipients of Company's shares on approval of merger of Sesa Industries Limited (SIL.) with the Company w.e.f. April 01, 2005 with the proposed swap ratio of one equity share of the Company for every five equity shares of SIL.

Gillette India Limited has informed the Exchange that the BoDs at their meeting held on Feburary 23, 2006 have recommended Dividend of Rs.10/- per share (2004 - Rs.8.50 per share).

Gujarat Gas Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board has in its meeting held on February 23, 2006 recommended a dividend of Rs.10 per share (100%) on a face value of Rs.10 per share. The Company has further informed that the BODs has decided to convene the AGM on April 24. 2006.

Indian Card Clothing Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on February 24, 2006, the Board declared interim dividend of 100 percent (Rs.10/- per share of Rs.10 each).

Skf India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board in its meeting held on February 24, 2006 recommended a dividend of 35% on the paid-up capital.