Corporate announcements

Wipro Ltd has informed the Exchange that once the declaration of dividend is approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on July 21, 2005, the same will be sent to the members through Dividend Warrants / Electronic Clearing Service / Demand Drafts starting July 25, 2005.

Tvs Motor Company Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the board of directors held on May 30, 2005, the directors have 1) Declared a second interim dividend of Re.0.60 per equity share of Re.1/- each for the year ended March 31, 2005 (60%). Together with the first interim dividend declared by the board at Re.0.70 per share (70%) which was paid to the shareholders on November 08, 2004, the aggregate of interim dividends declared for the current financial year ended March 31, 2005 is 130%. The board do not recommend any final dividend for the year and the interim dividends pa

Winsome Yarns Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at their meeting held on May 30, 2005 has recommended dividend @ Rs.0.50 per share on the fully paid shares of the company.

Excel Crop Care Limited has informed the Exchange that the board of directors have recommended a dividend of 75% (previous year 50%) amounting to Rs.3.75 (previous year Rs.2.50) per equity share of Rs.5/- each.

Williamson Tea Assam Limited has informed the Exchange that at the Board meeting held on May 27, 2005, the following decisions have been arrived at: 1) A dividend @ 40% i.e. Rs.4/- per share has been recommended by the Board on the Company's 14175000 fully paid-up equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the FY ended March 31, 2005; 2) The AGM of the Company will be held on July 29, 2005; 3) The Register of members and Share Transfer books of the Company will be closed from July 21, 2005 to July 29, 2005 (both days inclusive); 4) The above dividend if approved by the Members at the forthcoming AGM of

Hindustan Sanitary And Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that BODs of the company at its meeting held on May 26,2005 has recommended payment of dividend @ 55% i.e. Rs.2.75 per equity share of Rs.5/- each, for the year ended March 31,2005,against payment of dividend @ 50% Rs.2.50 per equity share of Rs.5/- each for the previous year, subject to approval of the shareholders at the ensuing AGM. The company has further informed that the AGM of the company will be held on August 24,2005.

Karur Vysya Bank Ltd has informed the Exchange that as the Bank has complied with all the norms prescribed by Reserve Bank of India for declaration of dividend, the BODs at its meeting held on May 27, 2005 have recommended a dividend of 100% for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Itc Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company at its meeting held on May 27, 2005, have recommended a dividend of Rs.31.00 per Ordinary share of Rs.10/- each for the FY ended March 31, 2005 and the dividend, if declared, will be paid on or after August 01, 2005 to those members entitled thereto. The Company has further informed that the Register of Members of the Company will be closed for the purpose of dividend from July 20, 2005 to July 29, 2005(both days inclusive) and the AGM of the Company has been convened for July 29, 2005.

Ivp Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the board of directors at the meeting held on May 26,2005 have recommended tax free dividend of 22%, same as previous year.

Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on May 27, 2005, have recommended dividend @ 100% (Re 1/- per share) for the year 2004-2005 subject to the approval of shareholders in the ensuing AGM of the Company. Further, the Company has announced the book closure from August 16, 2005 to August 20, 2005 for the purpose of AGM and payment of dividend @ 100% (Re. 1/- per share).

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors at their meeting held on May 27, 2005, have recommended a final dividend of Rs.13/- per share for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Larsen & Toubro Limited has informed the Exchange that the Directors at their meeting held on May 27, 2005, recommended a final dividend of Rs.17.50 per equity shares of Rs.2/- each in addition to the dividend of Rs.10/- per equity share declared in October 2004, the book closure for which will be announced later.

Tamil Nadu Newsprint & Papers Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on May 26, 2005 have recommended a dividend @ 27.50% for the year 2004-05.

Britannia Industries Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on May 26,2005 resolved to recommend to the members of the company at its AGM to be held on July 20,2005,the declaration of dividend on the issued share capital of the company for the year ended March 31,2005 at the rate of Rs.14/- per share. The company has further informed that the register of members and share transfer books will remain closed from July 12,2005 to July 20,2005(both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend. The dividend on the equity share capital of the company as approved by

Ginni Filaments Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 26, 2005 has recommended Dividend @ 7.50% i.e. Re. 0.75 per share on the Equity Shares for the financial year 2004-05.

Colour Chem Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on May 26,2005 has recommended a dividend of Rs.6/-(previous year Rs.6/-) per equity share subject to approval of shareholders.

Crisil Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on May 26, 2005, have recommended a dividend of Rs.12.50 per share having nominal value of Rs.10 each.

Igarashi Motors India Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's in its meeting held on May 26, 2005, have recommended a dividend of 15% to the shareholders.

Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of Board of Directors held on May 26, 2005, the board has recommended a final dividend of 100% in addition to the interim dividend of 50% paid during the year.

Jyoti Structures Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BOD's held on May 26, 2005, the Board has recommended a Dividend of 12% (Rs.1.20 per equity share) on the Equity Shares of Rs.10/- each for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Oriental Bank Of Commerce has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the bank in the meeting held on May 26,2005 have declared dividend @ 30% subject to the permission of Government of India.

Premier Automobiles Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on May 26, 2005, have recommended a dividend of 15%, i.e. Rs.1.50 per share (face value Rs.10/- each) for the year ended March 31, 2005.

Rane Brake Linings Limited has informed the Exchange that the board at its meeting held on May 26, 2005 recommended to the shareholders a final dividend of 30% on the paid up capital of Rs.72,149,800 for the F.Y. ended March 31, 2005. The company has further informed that the register of members will remain closed from July 16, 2005 to July 22, 2005 (both days inclusive).

Shrenuj & Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that at its meeting held on May 26, 2005 the Board has recommended dividend of 30% for the financial year ended March 31, 2005.

Shasun Chemicals And Drugs Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 26, 2005 has recommended Final dividend of Rs.7.50 per share.

Hindustan Lever Ltd. had informed the Exchange that the books of the Company will be closed from June 09, 2005 to June 23, 2005 (both days inclusive) for payment of dividend @ Rs.2.50 per share. The Company has further informed that the date of payment is June 27, 2005.

Indraprastha Gas Limited has informed the Exchange that the board at its meeting held on May 25,2005 recommended 20% dividend to the shareholders for the F.Y. 2004-05.

Steel Authority Of India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that subject to approval of shareholders in the AGM, the BODs at their meeting held on May 25,2005 have recommended a final dividend of 18% on paid up equity share capital, in addition to the interim dividend of 15% already paid, for the F.Y. 2004-05,thus taking the total dividend to 33% on paid-up equity share capital.

Rane Engine Valves Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company at their meeting held on May 25, 2005, recommended to the shareholders a final dividend of 30% on the paid up capital of Rs.50,400,000 for the FY ended March 31, 2005. The Company has further informed that the Register of Members will remain closed from July 16, 2005 to July 23, 2005 (both days inclusive).

Archies Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at its meeting held on May 24, 2005 have recommended a final dividend of Rs.2/- per share in respect of equity shares of Rs.10/- each.

Bombay Burmah Trading Corp. Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BODs of the Corporation held on May 24, 2005, the Directors have recommended dividend @ 20% (Rs. 2.00 per share). The Company has further informed that the AGM of the Corporation is scheduled to be held on Tuesday, July 26, 2005. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the corporation will remain closed from July 12, 2005 to July 26, 2005, both days inclusive.

Balmer Lawrie & Co. Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at the board meeting held on May 23,2005 recommended a dividend of Rs.5.50 per equity share for the financial year 2004-05.

Asahi India Glass Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company in its meeting held on May 24,2005,inter-alia,considered and approved the following:1)Recommendation of:a)Dividend of Rs.1.50 per equity share(150%) on 7,99,63,793 equity shares of Re.1/- each for the F.Y. 2004-05.Taking into consideration the interim dividend of Re.1/- per equity share earlier declared, the total dividend to equity shareholders for the F.Y. comes to Rs.2.50/- per equity share;b)Bonus issue of 7,99,63,793 equity shares of Re.1/- each as fully paid up to the equity shareholders in the proportion of

Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on May 23,2005 have taken the following decisions:1)The board recommended dividend @ 40%(Rs.4.00 per share).2)The register of members and share transfer books shall remain closed from August 02,2005 to August 11,2005(both days inclusive). 3)The AGM of the company is scheduled to be held on August 11,2005.

Gabriel India Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's in its meeting held on May 24, 2005, have recommended a final Dividend of Rs.4.5 per share. The Company had declared an interim dividend of Rs.2.5 per share in November 2004. Hence the total dividend of the Company for the FY 2004-05 will be Rs.7/- per share. The final Dividend is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the AGM. The Company has further informed that the AGM of the Company will be held on July 19, 2005 and the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will be closed from July 05, 2005 to July 19

Dishman Pharmaceuticals And Chemicals Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the BOD's held on May 24, 2005, 1) the Board has recommended the final dividend @25% on the paid-up equity share capital of the Company, for the FY 2004-05; 2) resolution in respect of the re-appointment of Mr. Rajnikant T Vyas as Chairman & Managing Director of the Company and payment of remuneration to him has been passed, subject to approval of the Members in General Meeting, for a further period of five years w.e.f. July 01, 2005. The present term of appointment of Mr. Rajnikant T Vyas expires on

Kajaria Ceramics Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at its meeting held on May 24,2005 has recommended a dividend @ 35% on equity share for the year ended March 31,2005 subject to the approval of the shareholders.

Ici India Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the Company in its meeting held on May 24, 2005, have recommended payment of Dividend at 55 per cent i.e. @ Rs.5.50 per equity share to its shareholders for the said FY. This dividend will become due and payable on or after August 12, 2005, if approved at the AGM. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company shall remain closed from July 12, 2005 to August 05, 2005, both days inclusive. Further, the Company has issued a press release in respect of the Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2005. The d

Lg Balakrishnan & Bros Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 23, 2005, has recommended final dividend @ 30% on equity share capital for the year 2004-2005 in addition to interim dividend @ 50% already paid.

Srf Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the BODs in their meeting held on May 23,2005 has recommended a dividend of 25% amounting to Rs.2.50 per share.

Saksoft Limited has informed the Exchange that the BOD's at their meeting held on May 24, 2005, approved the following: 1) recommended dividend of 10% (Re.1/- per share) for the year ended March 31, 2005 on the enhanced capital of Rs.10 Crores, subject to approval of shareholders; 2) AGM to be held on July 28, 2005; 3) Book Closures dates July 25, 2005 to July 28, 2005.

Savita Chemicals Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs at their meeting held on May 23,2005 recommended a dividend @ 100% on the equity shares for the year ended March 31,2005.

The Sirpur Paper Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BOD's of the company at their meeting held on May 23, 2005, recommended dividend @50% for the year ended March 31,2005.

Vip Industries Ltd. has informed the Exchange that the Board at its meeting held on May 24, 2005, has recommended a dividend of Rs.2/- per share.

Vardhman Polytex Limited has informed the Exchange that BOD's at its meeting held on May 24, 2005 has recommended a dividend of 42% on the paid up capital of the company.

Dalmia Cement (Bharat) Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of Board of Directors of the Company held on May 21, 2005, the Directors decided to recommend a dividend of 50% for year ended March 31,2005 for declaration at the forthcoming AGM.

Deccan Chronicle Hold Ltd has informed the Exchange that the BODs in its meeting held on May 23,2005 has recommended dividend of 10% of the year 2004-2005.

Divi'S Laboratories Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directorsat its meeting held on May 21,2005 has recommend a dividend of 80% on equity shares of Rs. 10/- each for the year ended March 31, 2005 subject to approval of members.

Super Spinning Mills Ltd has informed the Exchange that the meeting of BODs of the company was held on May 21,2005 and the following was decided:1)The dividend recommended for the year 2004-2005 is 40% on the paid up equity share capital of the company.2)The AGM is scheduled to be held on July 29,2005.3)The register of members and share transfer books of the company will be closed from July 01, 2005 to July 29, 2005(both days inclusive).

Premier Instruments And Controls Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of BODs of the company was held on May 21,2005 and the following was considered:1)The BODs have recommended a dividend of 100%(Re.1/- per share of Re.1/- each) on the expand paid-up capital of Rs.90 million(Previous Year dividend of 90% on the paid up capital of Rs.60 million). 2)Register of members shall remain closed from July 20,2005 to August 05,2005(both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of dividend for the year ended March 31,2005 subject to the approval of shareholders at the AGM of the company t