CENTBOP

Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the trading in equity shares of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited shall be suspended w.e.f. June 9, 2008 (i.e. closing hours of trading on June 6, 2008) on account of Scheme of Amalgamation of Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited with HDFC Bank Limited.

News Verification : The media had reports that Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited may merge with the HDFC Bank. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "It is not our practice to comment on speculative reports. If and when any such development takes place, we shall make appropriate disclosure forthwith in full compliance with applicable l

News Verification : The media had reports on November 11, 2006 that a private bank is in talks with Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited to acquire a substantial stake. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "It is not our practice to comment on speculative reports. If and when any development takes place, we shall make appropriate disclos

News Verification : The media had reports on November 11, 2006 that a private bank is in talks with Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited to acquire a substantial stake. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Reply is awaited from the company.

News Verification : The media had reports that Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited may acquire Lord Krishna Bank. The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the officials of the company. Centurion Bank of Punjab Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "It is not our practice to comment on speculative reports. If and when any such development takes place we shall make appropriate disclosures."