Corporate announcements

State Bank Of India has informed the Exchange that the Central Board of the Bank in its meeting held on May 20, 2005, declared payment of dividend @ Rs. 12.50 per share for which the dividend warrants will be issued and will bear the date of the July 26, 2005 and will be payable accodingly.

Zenith Infotech Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 30,2005 has recommended a Dividend @ 6% (Rs.0.60 per Equity Share). The Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company would remain closed from August 17, 2005 to August 31, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of AGM, and for payment of Dividend.

Zenith Computers Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 30, 2005, has recommended a Dividend @10% (Re.1/- per equity share) for the year ended March 31, 2005. Further, the Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company would remain closed from August 17, 2005 to August 31, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of the AGM, and for payment of Dividend.

Simplex Concrete Piles (I) Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on June 30,2005 have recommended a dividend of Rs. 4.50 per Share on face value of Rs. 10/- each for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Dr. Reddy'S Laboratories Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the dividend, which may be declared at the AGM scheduled to be held on July 27, 2005, shall be paid to the shareholders on or after August 02, 2005.

Jai Balaji Sponge Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 30, 2005, have recommended a dividend of Rs.1.20 per share (12%) for the financial year ended March 31, 2005 subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.

Cadila Healthcare Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company shall make the payment of dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for the year ended March 31, 2005 @ 120% i.e. Rs.6/- per share on 62806854 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs.5/- each as recommended by the BODs on or after July 30, 2005, if approved by the shareholders at the AGM of the Company to be held on July 26, 2005.

Bhartiya International Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on June 30, 2005, have recommended a Dividend @ 15% per paid-up equity share (i.e. Rs.1.50/- per share) for the FY 2004-2005.

California Software Company Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors have recommended a dividend of 10% subject to the approval at the ensuing AGM of shareholders.

Abg Heavy Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005 have recommended for approval of members a dividend of Re.1.50/- per share [15%] for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Asian Electronics Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting held on June 29, 2005: 1)The board has recommended dividend @ Rs.1.80 per equity share of Rs.10/- each for 2004-2005.2)The scheme of arrangement between Asian Raymold Lighting Pvt. Ltd. and Asian Electronics Ltd. relating to the takeover of its lighting division undertaking has been approved subject to necessary sanction of the High Court.3)ESOS and ESPS schemes have been approved by the board.4)The discussions and decisions regarding optionally fully convertible share warrants has been deferred to the next board meeting to be

Amara Raja Batteries Ltd has informed the Exchange that a dividend of 20% i.e. Rs.2.00 per equity share of Rs.10/- each was recommended by the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005, subject to the approval of the shareholders of the Company.

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005 recommended 10% [Re.0.50 per share of Rs.5/- each] of full dividend on its equity share capital of the Company for the year 2004-2005 subject to approval of members in the general meeting. Further, the Board also approved the issue of FCCBs or similar other securities in international market for an amount not exceeding USD 60 million and decided to hold the EGM of the shareholders of the Company on July 25, 2005 to seek their approval for the same.

Eurotex Industries And Exports Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on June 30, 2005, have recommended a dividend @ 10% on equity shares.

Godfrey Phillips India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at their meeting held on June 30,2005 have recommended payment of dividend of 220% i.e. Rs.22/- per share for the F.Y. ended March 31,2005, subject to declaration thereof by the shareholders at the forthcoming AGM.

Jaiprakash Associates Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors have recommended final dividend of Re.0.60 per share [6%] amounting to Rs.10.58 crores in addition to the interim dividend of Rs.1.80 per share [18%] amounting to Rs.31.72 crores paid in May 2005 in respect of the financial year ended March 31, 2005. Thus the total dividend for the year ended March 31, 2005 would be 24% aggregating to Rs.42.30 crores, excluding dividend.

Indusind Bank Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors, at its meeting held on June 30, 2005 has inter alia: 1) Recommended a dividend of 18% for the financial year ended March 31, 2005. 2) Decided that the AGM of the Bank will be held on September 03, 2005. 3) Decided that the Bank's Register of Members and Share Transfer Books shall remain closed from August 20, 2005 to September 03, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2005, if approved at the ensuing AGM of the Bank.

Nilkamal Plastics Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at its meeting held on June 30, 2005 has recommended a dividend for the financial year ended March 31, 2005 @ Rs.3/- (30%) per equity share of Rs.10/- each on its total paid-up equity share capital subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.

Mirc Electronics Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005 recommended a dividend of 60% subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Sah Petroleums Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005 has recommended a final dividend @ 5% amounting to Rs.0.25 per share on equity share of Rs.5/- each, subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. The final dividend is recommended by the Board in addition to the interim dividend of 5% declared and paid during the year 2004-2005. The decision regarding the convening of AGM and book closure has been deferred.

Sundaram Fasteners Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on June 30, 2005 has approved payment of 2nd interim dividend of Re1.00 per equity share of Re.1 each for the year ended March 31, 2005. Further, the Company has issued a press release in respect of its Annual Accounts and 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/CorporateAnnouncements).

Unitech Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 30, 2005 has recommended a dividend of 40% i.e. Rs.4/- per share on equity shares for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Birla Global Finance Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on June 28, 2005 have recommended 12.5% dividend on Equity Shares of the Company for the year 2004-2005.

Arvind Remedies Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on June 28, 2005 recommendation of a final dividend of 2% for the year 2004-05, subject to the approval of members was considered and approved.

Asian Electronics Ltd has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 29, 2005 recommended a dividend at 18% on equity shares.

Hindustan Dorr-Oliver Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Directors at their meeting held on June 29,2005 have recommended a dividend of Rs. 1.20/- per share (12%) on the Equity Shares of the Company subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Hinduja Tmt Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 29, 2005 has recommended a dividend of Rs.7.50 per share (75%) for the financial year 2004-05.

Jayant Agro Organics Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its Meeting held on June 28, 2005 has recommended a dividend on Preference Shares @7% and on Equity Shares @50%.

Psl Limited has informed the Exchange that the board in its meeting held on June 27, 2005 has decided to recommend a total dividend of Rs.4.50 per share(inclusive of interim dividend of Rs.2.50 per share paid in January 2005) on the fully paid up equity share of Rs.10/- each. However, the final dividend of Rs.2/- declared on June 27,2005 shall be paid to all eligible members/beneficiaries after declaration of dividend by the shareholders at the next AGM. Further the board has informed regarding the award of a prestigious contract by HPCL to the company for supply of 735 KMS of line pipe valued

Pudumjee Pulp & Paper Mills Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at the Board Meeting held on June 28, 2005 have recommended a dividend @Rs.1.20 per share.Further the company has informed dates of closure of register of members from August 18, 2005 to September 05, 2005 for payment of Dividend.The date of payment of dividend is on and from September 19,2005.

Transport Corporation Of India Limited has informed the Exchange that the board in its meeting held on June 29,2005 has recommended a dividend @ 20% for the year on the equity shares.

Shriram City Union Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on June 29, 2005 have recommended Final Equity Dividend @ 15%.

Sb&T International Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 29, 2005, has recommended a dividend @ 5% amounting to paise 0.50 per share on 15400000 equity share of the Company. Further, decision regarding the convening of AGM and book closure has been deferred.

Surya Roshni Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company in their meeting held on June 29,2005 recommended 12% dividend(Rs.1.20 per share) on the paid-up equity share capital of the company for the year 2004-2005.

Swaraj Mazda Ltd has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 29, 2005 have recommeded a dividend of Rs. 7.50 per share subject to the approval of shareholders at the AGM.

Visaka Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors in their meeting held on June 27, 2005 has recommended a final dividend of 20% on the equity capital for the year ended March 31, 2005. This together with the interim dividend of 10% declared for the year 2004-2005 by the Board on July 08, 2004 works out to a total dividend of 30% for the year ended March 31, 2005 as compared to 25% declared for the pervious year. Further, the Board has fixed Book closure date from July 15, 2005 to July 16, 2005 (Both days inclusive) for payment of Dividend and AGM.

B.A.G. Films Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors at their meeting held on June 28, 2005, have recommended 10% dividend on equity shares of the Company. Further, the Company has issued a press release dated June 28, 2005, in respect of its financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 and fiscal year 2004-2005. The details of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/CorporateAnnouncements).

Cranes Software International Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's in their meeting held on June 28, 2005, have recommended the following, subject to approval of the shareholders: (1) equity dividend as follows: (a) Regular dividend of 20% (Rs.2.00 per share); (b) One time special dividend of 30% (Rs.3.00 per share); (2) Issue of Bonus shares in the ratio of 1:1 with concomitant changes in the Authorised Share Capital; (3) Splitting of existing shares of face value of Rs.10/- each to face value of Rs.2/- each.

Exide Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's in its meeting held on June 28, 2005, has recommended dividend of 25% (Rs.2.50 per share) for the FY ended March 31, 2005, subject to the approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. Further, the Company has issued a press release titled 'Exide Industries Reports 23 per cent jump in sales'. The details of the press release shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/CorporateAnnouncements).

Dcw Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on June 28, 2005, the Directors have: (i) recommended a Dividend of Rs.1.20 per equity share of Rs.10/- each i.e. 12% for the year 2004-2005; (ii) approved the splitting of the equity shares of the Company from Rs.10/- per equity share to Rs.2/- per equity share subject to the approval of the shareholders at the forthcoming AGM and have authorized Shri R Venkataraman, CFO & Secretary to incorporate the necessary resolutions; (ii) approved the forfeiture of the 4524 outstanding partly paid equity shares of the Company. Further de

First Leasing Company Of India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on June 28, 2005, have decided the recommendation of dividend @ 22.50% on the equity shares for the year ended March 31, 2005 subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM.

Jaiprakash Hydro-Power Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 28, 2005 have recommended a maiden dividend of 7.5% for the financial year ended March 31, 2005.

Hindustan Oil Exploration Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board has at its meeting held on June 28, 2005, recommended a dividend of Rs.1.00 (10%) per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the FY ended on March 31, 2005.

Lumax Automotive Systems Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 28, 2005 have recommended a dividend of 12% for the year 2004-2005. subject to the approval by the shareholders at the AGM.

Srei Infrastructure Finance Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company has at its adjourned meeting held on June 28, 2005, recommended a dividend @ 15% (i.e. Rs.1.50 per share) on Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up of the Company.

Shriram Transport Finance Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the board of directors at their meeting held on June 28, 2005 recommended final equity dividend @ 15%. The company has further informed that the Register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from September 01, 2005 to September 09, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of AGM and for determining the members eligible for dividend.

Shriram Investments Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at its meeting held on June 28, 2005, have recommended a final dividend of 15% on equity capital for the year 2004-05. This is in addition to the interim dividend of 10% declared at the Board Meeting held on November 30, 2004. The company has further informed that it has been decided to hold the AGM of the company on September 08, 2005 and the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books will remain closed from September 01, 2005 to September 08, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purposes of the AGM and for determ

Infomedia India Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 27, 2005 have recommednded a dividend of 80% for the financial year 2004-2005 (i.e. Rs.8/- per equity share).

Astra Microwave Products Limited has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members will be closed from July 18, 2005 to July 25, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the AGM and for payment of Dividend for the FY 2004-05.

Aegis Logistics Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on June 24, 2005, recommended dividend at Rs.1.20 per share for approval of shareholders. Further, the Company has informed that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from September 15, 2005 to September 29, 2005 and that the date of AGM of the Company is scheduled to be held on September 29, 2005.