Corporate announcements

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from an employee regarding sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Gracy K.T. has sold 400 shares on December 16, 2005.

Infomedia India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on December 19, 2005, has approved the investment through the mode of acquisition in 100% of equity share capital of Keyword Group Limited, a private limited company incorporated in U.K. and Cepha Imaging Pvt. Ltd., (49% through Keyword Group Limited and 51% directly), a private limited company incorporated in Bangalore, India. The aggregate amount of investment approved is US $ 6.5 mm in the following form :- 1) US $ 3.35 mm in Keyword Group Limited; and 2) US $ 3.15 mm in Cepha Im

Astra Microwave Products Limited has informed the Exchange that one of the Company's shareholder (i.e. M/s Strategic Ventures Fund [Mauritius] Ltd) who is holding 19.19% in the total shareholding of the Company has sold 2,75,000 shares at Market Price on December 15, 2005. After this transaction the shareholding of M/s. Strategic Ventures Fund (Mauritius) Ltd has come down to 18.67% from 19.19%.

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from the following employee regarding purchase / sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Jobi George has purchased 30 shares on December 15, 2005. 2) Sreeraj P has sold 50 shares on December 15, 2005.

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that pursuant to the Scheme of Amalgamation sanctioned by the Honourable High Court of Madras, fully paid equity shares of Rs. 10/- each in the Company will be allotted to the Shareholders of Shriram Investments Limited whose names appear in the Register of Members on the record date i.e. December 21, 2005 in the ratio of 1 (one) equity share of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up in the Company for every 1 (one) equity share of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up, held in Shriram Investments Limited, at the meeting of the Committee of Directors sch

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from the employee regarding sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Kala Baby. G has sold 25 shares on December 12, 2005 and 25 shares on December 14, 2005.

Tata Steel Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company on December 15, 2005 signed an agreement with Cementhai Holding Company, a Siam Cement Group Company, Thailand to acquire approximately 40% of Cementhai holding in Milliennium Steel, Thailand and to purchase an additional 24.9% by fresh issue of equity shares subject to shareholders approval. The Company will also undertake to proceed with an open offer subject to certain conditions precedent to be satisfied to Tata Steel requirements. 100% equity value of Millennium Steel Company as ascertained for the transaction is approximately

Videocon Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired 81% stake in Eagle Corporation Limited thereby making it a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of the Company. Eagle Corporation Limited, an Offshore entity, owns business interests relating to manufacture of Colour Picture Tubes acquired from Thomson S.A.

Associated Cement Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired 98.84% of the equity shares of TARMAC India Pvt. Ltd. (TIPL). TIPL was a subsidiary of Tarmac UK - which is part of Anglo American plc group. TIPL is in the Ready Mix Concrete business since 1997. it has two Ready Mix Concrete Plants located in Mumbai and Navi Mumbai respectively. The acquisition has been made at a cost of Rs. 12.40 crores. The acquisition is with immediate effect and is on "going concern" basis. TIPL will now be the subsidiary of the Company.

Eid Parry India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Company has divested its entire shareholding in Parry Agro Industries Ltd. to other Murugappa Group entities. The shares have been sold through the Bombay Stock Exchange on December 14, 2005 for a total consideration of Rs.27.20 crores.

Tube Investments Of India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Company has divested its entire shareholding (181,431 equity shares) in Parry Agro Industries Ltd. to other Murugappa Group entities. The shares have been sold through the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. on December 14, 2005 for a total consideration of Rs.21.02 crores.

Blue Dart Express Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired 500 equity shares representing 0.45% of the Equity Capital of its subsidiary Company 'Concorde Air Logistics Ltd'. The Company has also acquired 500 equity shares representing 0.83% of the Equity Capital of its subsidiary Company 'Skyline Air Logistics Ltd'. Consequent to above acquisition of balance Shares, 'Concorde Air Logistics Ltd' and 'Skyline Air Logistics Ltd', the erstwhile 'Subsidiary Companies' have now become 'Wholly Owned Subsidiaries' (100%) of the Company with effect from December 13, 2005.

Associated Cement Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Scheme of Amalgamation of Bargarh Cement Limited (BCL) with the Company is approved by the Bombay High Court and Orissa High Court. All the requisite formalities have been completed. The appointed date under the said scheme is April 01, 2005.

Gtn Textiles Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Company is in receipt of the certified true copy as well as judgement approving the Scheme of Arrangement pursuant to Section 391 read with Section 394 of the Companies Act, 1956 between GTN Textiles Limited and GTN Industries Limited from the High Court of Kerala on December 12, 2005.

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company in their board meeting held on December 13, 2005 have approved the following: (1) Setting up of new subsidiary (51%) company in Joint Venture with Sumitomo Wiring Systems Limited, Japan at Sharjah for supply of wiring harnesses to Sumitomo Wiring Systems. (2) Merger of Motherson Advance Polymers Limited with the Company w.e.f. April 01, 2005 subject to such approvals as may be required in this regard: Motherson Advance Polymers Limited (MAP) is engaged in the manufacture of plastic components, mainly supplying t

Allsec Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company at their meeting held on December 12, 2005 have approved the proposal to acquire 100% of the shareholding of M/s. B2K Corporation Private Limited, Bangalore a Company engaged in the BPO operations. The Company will be proceeding with the necessary action to give effect to the same.

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on December 12, 2005, approved the acquisition of 51% of equity stake in Imperial Cancer Hospitals and Research Centre Pvt Limited, which is establishing multi speciallty 220 bed hospital in its 1st Phase in 5 acres of land in the city of Bangalore at Bannerghatta Road with project outlay of Rs.98.84 crores.

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from the following employee regarding sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Binumol C. Mathew has sold 250 shares on December 08, 2005.

Clariant (India) Ltd has informed the Exchange that pursuant to the Order dated October 28, 2005, in C.A. No.699 of 2005 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the meeting of the shareholders of the Company was convened and held on December 09, 2005. The resolution in respect of amalgamation of Clariant (India) Limited, Vanavil Dyes and Chemicals Limited, BTP India Private Limited and Kundalika Investments Limited with Colour-Chem Limited, was put to vote by poll and has been approved by the Members present and voting either by person or by proxy or by representation at the meeting

Kamat Hotels (I) Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, at the final hearing held on December 09, 2005 have accorded their approval to the Scheme of Amalgamation of The Himco (India) Ltd with Kamat Hotels (India) Ltd with effective date as specified in the Scheme i.e. July 01, 2005.

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd. has informed the Exchange that Mahindra & Mahindra Limited entered into an agreement with Plexion Technologies, Mauritius, a group company of J. P. Morgan to acquire 88.41% of the fully diluted equity capital in Plexion Technologies (India) Limited (Plexion). Plexion is engaged in the business of Computer Aided Engineering Services. The Company has operations in Asia, Germany, U.K. and USA. It is focused on Aerospace & Automotive Engineering Business verticals and its delivery model includes offshore and onsite services.

Opto Circuits (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired Eurocor GmbH, a German Company, for a consideration of approximately Rs. 60/- crores. Eurocor GmbH manufacturers Cardiac & Peripheral Stents of various types including Drug Eluting Coronary Stents used in Critical Cardiac Care.

Videocon Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Scheme of Amalgamation of Videocon International Limited with Videocon Industries Limited has become effective on December 07, 2005 upon filing of the Orders passed by the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay sanctioning Scheme of Amalgamation, with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, Mumbai.

Colour Chem Ltd has informed the Exchange that pursuant to the Order dated October 28, 2005, in C.A. No.698 of 2005 passed by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay, the meeting of the shareholders of the Company was convened and held on December 08, 2005. The resolution in respect of amalgamation of Clariant (India) Limited, Vanavil Dyes and Chemicals Limited, BTP India Private Limited and Kundalika Investments Limited into Colour-Chem Limited, was put to vote by poll and has been approved by 99.9996% of Members present and voting at the meeting. The results of the Poll are as under: (1) Memb

Excel Crop Care Limited had informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BODs of Excel Crop Care Limited held on October 25, 2005, the Board has decided to subscribe 23,00,000 fully paid up equity shares of Rs. 10 each of Aimco Pesticides Limited (APL) to be issued by APL on preferential basis at a price of Rs. 24.50 per equity share to the Company and Company's proposed open offer to the Public shareholders of APL for acquiring upto 18,50,000 shares. In this regard the Company has now informed the Exchange that on December 07, 2005 Aimco Pesticides Limited allotted to the Company their 23

Usha Martin Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company have on December 09, 2005 decided to amalgamate Usha Martin Holdings Limited, a 100% subsidiary of the Company, with itself through a Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 391 and 394 of the Companies Act, 1956. A copy of the Scheme of Amalgamation shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/CorporateAnnouncements).

Tips Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the special resolutions to be passed at the EGM in the matter of the Scheme of amalgamation between Tips Industries Ltd and Tips Films Ltd held on December 06, 2005 are passed with requisite majority.

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from the following employee regarding sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Binson Mathew has sold 500 shares on December 06, 2005.

Ghcl Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company through its overseas subsidiary (a) has acquired majority stake in S.C. Bega Upsom S.A. (UPSOM), a leading Soda Ash manufacturer in Romania and the remaining shares will be acquired through the public offer as required by local regulations and (b)entered into an understanding with the only other manufacturer of soda ash in Romania to acquire majority stake subject to fulfillment of terms and conditions and necessary approvals, if any.

Noida Toll Bridge Company Ltd had informed the Exchange that the Company's Scheme of Arrangement under Section 391 of the Companies Act, 1956, had been approved by the Allahabad High Court. The Scheme includes a restructuring of the Company's Secured Deep Discount Bonds currently listed with NSE/BSE and UPSE. The Company has further informed the Exchange regarding the Record Date fixed to determine the Deep Discount Bondholders who will receive a letter requesting them to opt for either of the 2 options as given below: Option-I :- DDB Holders shall be entitled to the contracted rate of intere

Option-II :- DDB Holders who are not willing to accept the revised terms and conditions as set out in Option-I above shall encash their bonds by submitting their DDBs to the Take-Out lenders for the take out offer. Accordingly, as per the takeout schedule specified in the terms and conditions of the Prospectus the Take-Out lenders shall buy the DDBs at a predetermined price of Rs.9,500 per bond (subject to deduction of tax, if applicable) on the first take out date i.e. November 03, 2004 plus an interest at the rate of 8.5% for delay, if any, thereafter up to the date of payment. All DDB Holde

Siemens Ltd has informed the Exchange that the 'Scheme of Amalgamation' for the merger of Siemens VDO Automotive Ltd. Bangalore, with the Siemens Ltd., Mumbai, has been sanctioned by the High Court of Judicature at Bombay on August 12, 2005 and by the Karnataka High Court on December 05, 2005.The Certified copy of the order passed by the Karnataka High Court is awaited. The Company has further informed that the Merger will be effective only after the certified copies of both the High Court Orders are filed with the respective Registrar of Companies.

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd has informed the Exchange that Kajaria Securities P. Ltd holding the shares of the Company in the category of Person acting in concert have sold 4,00,000 equity share of the Company through open market. After the sale of these shares, the holding of Kajaria Securities P. Ltd. in the Company is 5276570 equity shares.

Max India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the company in its meeting held on December 05, 2005, approved, in principle, the amalgamation of Max Telecom Ventures Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary with the Company. The Board also constituted a Committee to finalize and approve the Scheme of Amalgamation.

Bharat Petroleum Corpn. Ltd has informed the Exchange about the developments related to the proposal for merger of Kochi Refineries Ltd (KRL) with Bharat Petroleum corporation Ltd (BPCL) as follows: (1) The Joint Secretary, Ministry of Company Affairs vide his Order dated November 28, 2005 has - (a) directed KRL and BPCL to convene the EGM of the shareholders to consider the Scheme of Merger; (b) appointed Shri Ashok Sinha, C&MD, BPCL as Chairperson to conduct the EGM of the equity shareholders of BPCL and Mr. Justice Santosh N. Hegde (Retd) as Chairperson to conduct the EGM of KRL; (c) author

Jindal Drilling And Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on December 02, 2005, took the following decisions: (1) To amalgamate/merge two companies i.e. Discovery Hydrocarbons (P) Limited and Newsco Newtech Private Limited which are also engaged in the business of drilling for Oil and Gas into Jindal Drilling & Industries Limited. (2) To demerge the Casinvest Division (non oil drilling business) into a separate Company Haryana Engineering Limited and apply for listing of Haryana Engineering Limited on the stock Exchange. For the above purpose the Boar

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board has fixed December 21, 2005 as the record date to determine the shareholders of Shriram Investments Limited (Transferor Company) who are entitled to receive the equity shares of the Company (i.e. Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd.) as per the Scheme of Merger. The Company has further clarified that the shareholders of Shriram Investments Limited (SIL) who have now become the Shareholders of Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. would also be entitled to the interim dividend of 10% on the equity shares for the year 2005-20

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the merger of Shriram Investments Limited (SIL) with the Company was heared by the Hon'ble High Court, Madras on November 25, 2005 and necessary order for the merger has been duly passed. The Board at the meeting held on November 30, 2005 took on record the merger order copy granted by the Honourable High Court, Madras. As per the Scheme of Amalgamation as approved by the Honourable High Court, Madras, the whole of the undertaking of SIL comprising of its business, all its assets and liabilities of the transferor Company, i.e.

Shriram Investments Ltd. has informed the Exchange that The Merger of the Company with Shriram Transport Finance Company Limited Was heard by the Honourable High Court, Madras on November 25, 2005 and necessary order for merger has been duly passed. The Board at its meeting held on November 30, 2005 took on record the merger order copy issued by the Honourable High Court, Madras. Since the effective date of merger is November 30, 2005, and as on this date the Company stands dissolved without being wound up, the Directors at their meeting held on November 30, 2005 did not consider half yearly a

Hindustan Lever Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court at Bombay has passed an Order dated November 23, 2005 approving the Scheme of Arrangement for demerger and transfer of Tea Divisions of Assam and Tamil Nadu of Hindustan Lever Limited to Doom Dooma Tea Company Limited and Tea Estates India Limited respectively. The said drawn up Orders have been filed with the Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra, Mumbai on December 01, 2005, making it effective from December 01, 2005, with retrospective effect from the Appointed Date, April 01, 2005.

Geodesic Information Systems Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company has decided to take over 100% stake of Engage Solutions Limited, Hong Kong based Company specializing in the provision of services and products primarily for the Financial Services Industry. This is in line with decision of BODs of the Company earlier to invest into securities of / acquire strategic stake / take over various technology companies who possess innovative ideas that can be integrated with the Companies existing technology and suite of products.

Geojit Financial Services Limited has informed the Exchange regarding disclosure received from the following employee regarding sale of shares of Geojit Financial Services Ltd: 1) Sreeraj. P has sold 100 shares on November 28, 2005.

Associated Cement Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that a meeting of the Equity shareholders of the Company was held on November 28, 2005 for the purpose of considering the Scheme of Amalgamation of Damodhar Cement & Slag Limited (DCSL) with The Associated Cement Companies Limited. The shareholders have approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of DCSL with The Associated Cement Companies Limited with the requisite majority. This meeting was convened pursuant to the Orders of the Bombay High Court. The Company is filing a Petition with the Bombay High Court seeking their approval for the above Sche

Indo Gulf Fertilisers Limited has informed the Exchange that the Equity Shareholders of the Company, at their Court convened meeting held on November 28, 2005 have approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Indo Gulf Fertilisers Limited and Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited (formely Indian Rayon and Industries Limited) with requisite majority.

Birla Global Finance Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the Court Convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company held on November 24, 2005, the shareholders have approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Birla Global Finance Limited and Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited (formerly Indian Rayon and Industries Limited) with requisite statutory majority.

Century Enka Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court at Calcutta has vide its order letter dated November 09, 2005, approved the Scheme of Arrangement between the Company and its shareholders for purchase upto 30% of the paid-up equity share capital of the Company from its non-resident shareholders. The salient features of the Scheme of Arrangement are as follows: (1) The Scheme of Arrangement is applicable only to non-resident shareholders and is optional. (2) The Company will buy-back eligible equity shares that may be tendered by non-resident shareholders at a consideratio

Videocon Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has sanctioned /approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Videocon International Limited with Videocon Industries Limited.

Videocon International Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Hon'ble High Court of Judicature at Bombay has sanctioned /approved the Scheme of Amalgamation of Videocon International Limited with Videocon Industries Limited.

Greenply Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Shareholders of the Company has approved the Scheme of amalgamation of Worthy Plywoods Ltd. with Greenply Industries Ltd. at their meeting held on November 21, 2005 duly convened by the Hon'ble Gauhati High Court.

Indian Rayon & Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Court Convened Meeting of the Equity Shareholders of the Company held on November 16, 2005, the Shareholders have approved the Scheme of Amalgamation between Birla Global Finance Limited and Aditya Birla Nuvo Limited (formely Indian Rayon and Industries Limited) with requisite statutory majority.