Corporate announcements

Ramkrishna Forgings Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 20,2005 has recommended a dividend of 10% for 2004-05 subject to approval of members.

Voltas Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company in its meeting held on June 20, 2005, recommended Dividend of 50% on the equity shares of Rs.10 each for the year 2004-05, including a Special Golden Jubilee Dividend of 15%.

Polyplex Corporation Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 17, 2005 have recommended payment of final dividend @ 30% (Rs.3/- per share of Rs.10/- each) for the financial year 2004-05, which is subject to approval of shareholders in the ensuing AGM.

Gokaldas Exports Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 18, 2005, recommended a dividend @ 20% for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Apar Industries Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at its meeting held on June 17, 2005 have declared the following final dividend for the F.Y. 2004-2005: 1)On equity shares @ Rs.1.25 per share (12.50%). This is over and above the first interim dividend @ Re.0.75 per share (7.5%) and second interim dividend @ Re.1.00 (10.00%) already paid-Total dividend for the year 2004-2005 is Rs.3.00 per share (30.00%) (Previous year 22.50%).

Engineers India Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 16, 2005 has recommended 75% dividend on the Paid up equity share capital for the acccounting year 2004-2005.

Mahavir Spinning Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's in its meeting held on June 17, 2005, have recommended the following for approval of the members of the Company: 1) Dividend of 45% on paid-up equity share capital of the Company; 2) Issue of Bonus Shares in the proportion of 1 Bonus Shares per every 2 Fully Paid-up Equity Shares of the Company.

Pidilite Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the dividend on Equity Shares of the company @ Rs.10/- per share, if declared at the forthcoming AGM, shall be paid to the Shareholders on or after August 09, 2005, The Company has further informed that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the company will remain closed from July 26, 2005 to August 09, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of Dividend @ Rs.10/- per Equity Share of Rs.10/- each subject to the approval of Members at the AGM to be held on August 09, 2005.

Swaraj Engines Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their Meeting held on June 17, 2005, announced bonus issue in the ratio of 2 : 1 and recommend dividend @225% for the Financial Year 2004-05. The Company has further informed that the Record Date for Dividend is July 08, 2005. The Record Date for Bonus issue will be announced after the forthcoming Annual General Meeting. Further, a copy of press release issued by the Company titled '225% Dividend & 2:1 Bonus' shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Annou

Vardhman Spinning & General Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on June 17, 2005 have recommended dividend of 20% on paid-up equity share capital of the company.

Tv Today Network Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 16, 2005 has recommended dividend @ 15% on the paid-up capital of the company for the F.Y. 2004-05.

Ahmedabad Electricity Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company in their meeting held on June 16, 2005 have recommended a dividend of Rs.3.00 per share aggregating to Rs.2164.49 lacs (including dividend tax).

Eimco Elecon (India) Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on June 15, 2005, the Board recommended a dividend of 35% for the FY 2004-05 on 5768385 fully paid up equity shares of Rs.10/- each.

Maharashtra Seamless Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 15,2005 has recommended dividend @ 50% on equity shares for the accounting year ended March 31,2005.

Rajshree Sugars & Chemicals Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at the meeting held on June 15, 2005 have recommeded a dividend of Rs. 3/- per equity share for the financial year 2004-05.

Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's has, at its meeting held on June 15, 2005, recommended the following : (i) a dividend @ Rs.12 per Ordinary Share (120%) for the year ended March 31, 2005; (ii) An issue of Bonus Shares in the ratio of one Ordinary Share for every two existing Ordinary Shares of the Company.

The Jammu & Kashmir Bank Ltd. has informed the Exchange that shareholders of the bank have in their AGM approved the payment of dividend @80% for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2005.

Ind-Swift Laboratories Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 13,2005, has recommended a dividend of 15% for the F.Y. 2004-05.

Vishal Exports Overseas Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 14, 2005, have recommended dividend of 40% (i.e.Rs.0.40 per equity shares) for the year 2004-2005 subject to the approval of the Shareholder at the ensuing AGM. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from July 18, 2005 to July 25, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of determining shareholders entitled to payment of dividend for the year 2004-2005. The Annual General Meeting of the Company is fixed on July 25, 2005 to consider and approve Annual Fin

The Andhra Pradesh Paper Mills Limited has informed the Exchange that Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed on June 29, 2005 for the purpose of :a) ascertaining the names of equity shareholders who will be entitled to receive dividend @ Rs.2.50 per share on 1,19,09,840 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each, if declared by the shareholders at the ensiung AGM. b) ascertaining the names of the shareholders who will be entitled to the Rights shares in connection with issue of 1,19,09,840 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for cash at a premium of Rs. 85/- per share on Rig

Gujarat State Fertilizers & Chemicals Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on June 11, 2005, have recommended a dividend of 15% on equity shares.

Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizer Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 11,2005, have recommended a dividend of Rs.3.75 per equity share of Rs.10/- each (i.e. 37.50%) for the financial yaer ended March 31,2005.

Nava Bharat Ferro Alloys Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Share Transfer Register and Register of Members of the Company will remain closed from July 19, 2005 to July 27, 2005 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of AGM to be held on July 27, 2005 and for payment of Dividend, if declared at the AGM. The Company has further informed the Exchange that the dividend will be payable on and from August 5,2005.

National Thermal Power Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on June 13, 2005 have recommended final dividend of 12% of paid up equity share capital in addition to the interim dividend paid @ 12% of paid up equity share capital in March 2005.

Shipping Corporation Of India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the board of directors in their meeting held on June 13, 2005 have recommended a final dividend of Rs. 3/- per share over and above interim dividend of Rs. 4/- per share already declared, subject to the approval at the Annual General Meeting making an aggregate dividend of Rs. 7/- per share for the year 2004-2005.

Seshasayee Paper And Boards Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 11, 2005 has recommended payment of dividend at 18% for the year 2004-05.

Suprajit Engineering Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the company at their meeting held on June 13, 2005, recommended a final dividend of 20% on the fully paid equity shares of the Company for the year 2004-05.

Tvs Electronics Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors held on June 13, 2005 : 1. The board has recommended payment of dividend @ 9% for the 15 months period ended March 31, 2005 on 1,76,72,818 equity shares of Rs. 10/- each fully paid up absorbing a sum of Rs. 159.06 lakhs. 2. The AGM of the company is proposed to be held on August 08, 2005. 3. The register of members will remain closed from August 01, 2005 to August 08, 2005 (both days inclusive). 4. The dividend will be paid to the equity shareholders on August 13, 2005.

Zuari Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on June 13, 2005 has recommended an equity dividend of 18%.

Gujarat Ambuja Exports Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on June 09, 2005, recommended dividend @ Rs.1.10 per share for FY 2004-05. The Board also fixed AGM of Members of the Company on September 22, 2005 and finalized closure of Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company from September 16, 2005 to September 22, 2005 (both days inclusive). The Company has further informed that the proposed dividend @ 11% p.a. for FY 2004-05 will become payable on or after September 22, 2005 if approved by the Members of the Company at the ensuing AGM.

Ponni Sugars (Erode) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors in their meeting held on June 10, 2005 have recommended a dividend of 10% (Re.1 per equity share) for the financial year 2004-05. The company has further informed that the AGM of the company will be held on July 22, 2005 and the register of members and share transfer books of the company will remain closed from July 16, 2005 to July 22, 2005 (both days inclusive). Further, the BODs have decided to seek voluntary delisting from Madras Stock Exchange subject to necessary approvals as may be required in this regard. Special

Mangalam Drugs And Organics Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at its meeting held on June 10, 2005 has declared final dividend of Re.0.20 ps. (2%) per share on 13178248 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each for the FY 2004-2005.

Niit Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on June 10, 2005, have recommended a dividend of Rs.5.50 per equity share. (Previous Period : Rs.5.00 per equity share).

Precision Wires India Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BOD's held on June 10, 2005, the Directors have recommended a Final Dividend @ 19% for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Bombay Dyeing & Mfg Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 08,2005 has recommended a dividend of Rs.4/- per equity share of Rs.10/- each for the year ended March 31,2005.

Kcp Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on June 09,2005 has recommended a dividend of 30%.

Krebs Biochemicals Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on June 09, 2005, have recommended a dividend Rs.3.00 per share for the year 2004-05 i.e. 30% of dividend.

Ocl India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the dividend on ordinary shares, on being declared at the AGM to be held on June 25, 2005 will be payable from July 05, 2005.

Tata Tea Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the Board Meeting held on June 09, 2005, the Directors have recommended a dividend payment of 100% (Previous Year 85%).

Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on June 09, 2005 has recommended a normal dividend at the rate of Rs. 4.50 per share and one time special dividend of Rs. 1.50 per share on account of extraordinary income total amounting to Rs. 6/- per share for the financial year 2004-05.

Titan Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on June 09,2005 has recommended a dividend on the equity shares of 20%,free of tax(previous year:10%,free of tax).

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on June 08, 2005 have recommended a final dividend of 14% in addition to the interim dividend of 6% already paid.

Radico Khaitan Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors at their meeting held on June 08,2005 have recommended Equity Dividend @ 22% for the financial year ended March 31, 2005 i.e. Rs. 2.20 per fully paid up Equity Share of Rs. 10/- each of the Company.

Apollo Tyres Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on June 07, 2005, have recommended dividend @ Rs.4.5 per share amounting to Rs.17.25 Crores for the year on Equity Share of Rs.10/- each.

Gic Housing Finance Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on June 07, 2005 has recommended a Dividend of 15% for the year 2004-05.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BOD's of Bank held on June 07, 2005, the Board recommended dividend @ 12.5%, Rs.1.25 per equity share of face value of Rs.10/- each, subject to approval of shareholders and other authorities, if necessary. This is on the increased share capital following a 1:1 bonus issue in August 2004.

Niit Technologies Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on June 07, 2005, recommended a dividend of Rs.5.50 per equity share. (Previous year Rs.5.00 per equity share).

Tata Coffee Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on June 07, 2005, recommended a dividend of Rs.6.50 per share on the paid up equity capital of the company for the year ended March 31, 2005. The Company has further informed that the Board reappointed Mr. M H Ashratt as Managing Director of the Company for the period commencing July 03, 2005 to March 31, 2006 subject to requisite approvals.

Indian Hotels Co. Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at a meeting of the BOD's of the Company held on June 06, 2005, the BOD's have inter-alia recommended a dividend of 100% on Ordinary Shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up of the Company (previous year 80% i.e. Rs.8.00 per Ordinary Equity Share of Rs.10/- each fully paid up). Accordingly : (i) the dividend payable on one Equity Share of Rs.10/- each fully paid up will amount to Rs.10/-; (ii) the dividend payable on 100 Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each fully paid up will amount to Rs.1000/-.

Nahar Exports Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BoD's of the Company at their meeting held on June 4, 2005 has recommended dividend @ 15% on the Equity share capital for the financial year 2004-2005.