HINVDIR

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company vide resolution passed on July 05, 2010, had approved the resignation of Mr. Tarun Kataria as a Director with effect from close of business hours on June 30, 2010. The Board further approved the appointment of Ms. Louisa Cheang as an Additional Director of the Company with effect from July 5, 2010.

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has has, with reference to the Delisting of the equity shares of the Company from the Exchange, submitted to the Exchange the details of the name, address and contact numbers of the Contact Person at RTA and at the Company for solving Investor queries post Delisting.

Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the trading in the equity shares of HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited shall be suspended w.e.f. July 08, 2010 (i.e. w.e.f. closing hours of trading on July 07, 2010) on account of voluntary delisting pursuant to the SEBI (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009. The admission to dealings in securities of the said company shall be withdrawn (delisted) w.e.f. July 15, 2010.

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that with a view to align the business with the long term strategy of HSBC InvestDirect, the Board of Directors of the Company, vide resolution passed on May 19, 2010, approved discontinuation of the Merchant Banking Business by HSBC InvestDirect Securities (India) Ltd. (HISL) and surrender of its Merchant Banking Licence of Securities and Exchange Board of India. HISL continues to be a trading member of the Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd and National Stock Exchange of India Ltd in the Cash and Futures & Options Segments and will focus its

SBI Capital Markets Limited has informed the Exchange that the HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ("HSCI") and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited ("Violet") (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Acquirers") have accepted the discovered price of Rs. 400/- determined through the Book building process. Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange a copy of Public Announcement dated May 13, 2010 published in the newpaper on May 14, 2010 with respect to Delisting offer to the equity shareholders of HSBC InvestDirect (India) Private Limited.

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company would publish and submit the audited financial results for the financial year ended March 31, 2010 within 60 days from the end of the financial year instead of publishing unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter ended March 31, 2010 within 45 days from the end of the quarter.

SBI Capital Markets Limited has informed the Exchange regarding public announcement ("PA") being issued by SBI Capital Markets Limited ("SBICAP" or Manger to the "Offer"), on behalf of HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ("HSCI") and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited ("Violet") (hereinafter collectively refered to as the "Acquirers" and individually as the "Acquirer") in respect of delisting of the fully paid up equity shares ("Shares") of HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited ("HIDIL" or the "Company") (formerly known as IL&FS Investsmart Limited), a public limit

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that Mr. Sachin Dua, Company Secretary had resigned from the Company with effect from close of business hours on March 31, 2010. The Board of Directors of the Company, vide resolution passed on March 31, 2010, had approved the appointment of Ms. Kashmira Mathew as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with effect from April 01, 2010.

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that "With a view to align the business with the long term strategy of HSBC InvestDirect, the Board of Directors of HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited ("the Company"), vide resolution passed on January 28, 2010, approved discontinuation of the institutional equities broking business by HSBC InvestDirect Securities (India) Limited (HISL). HISL continues to be a trading member of the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited in the Cash and Futures & Options Segments and will focus its efforts on the reta

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated January 21, 2010 that "Mr. Nishith Mehta, Company Secretary had resigned from the Company with effect from close of business hours on January 20, 2010. The Board of Directors of the Company, vide resolution passed on January 21, 2010, had approved the appointment of Mr. Sachin Dua as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company with immediate effect".

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Committee of Directors of the Company vide resolution passed on January 20, 2010 has allotted 168,500 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs. 10/- each [total consideration Rs. 180/- per share, including premium of Rs. 170/- per share] upon exercise of option granted under the Employees Stock Option Scheme, 2006 (ESOP-2006).

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that: "With a view to align the business with the long term strategy of HSBC InvestDirect, the Board of Directors, vide resolution passed on January 5, 2010, approved discontinuation of the insurance broking business by IL&FS Investsmart Insurance Brokers Limited (IIIBL) and surrender of its Insurance Broker Licence to Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority. The Company owns 45% of the total paid up capital of IIIBL".

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated October 30, 2009 that the Board of Directors of the Company, at its meeting held on October 29, 2009, has appointed Ms. Naina Lal Kidwai as an Additional Director of the Company with immediate effect.

Hsbc Investdirect (India) Limited has informed the Exchange that the Committee of Directors of the Company vide resolution passed on September 30, 2009 has allotted 562,000 Equity Shares of the face value of Rs.10/- each [total consideration Rs.180/- per share, including premium of Rs.170/- per share] upon exercise of option granted under the Employees Stock Option Scheme, 2006 (ESOP-2006).

Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the name of IL&FS Investsmart Limited shall be changed to HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited and the trading symbol of the Company be changed from INVSTSMART to HINVDIR w.e.f. September 07, 2009.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Board of Directors, vide resolution passed on August 13, 2009, have approved surrender of the Capital Markets Services Licence granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore for 'Dealing in Securities' to IL&FS Investsmart Asia Pacific Private Limited, Singapore, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Company".

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the name of the Company has been changed from IL&FS Investsmart Limited to HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited pursuant to the receipt of the fresh Certificate of Incorporation from Registrar of Companies, Maharashtra.

IL&FS Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditors have conducted the limited review for the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended June 30,2009. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/invstsmart_LR_10082009.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that in respect of the Postal Ballot notice dated June 16, 2009, the members of the Company have approved the following proposals by passing the special resolutions with requisite majority: (1) Delisting of Equity Shares of the Company from Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. (2) Amendment to the Object Clause of the Memorandum of Association of the Company. The results of the postal ballot were declared today i.e. July 28, 2009.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the outcome of Annual General Meeting of the Company held on July 17, 2009. (1) Appointment of M/s. B S R and Company as Statutory Auditors of the Company in place of M/s. Deloitte Haskins & Sells for the financial year 2009-10. (2). Appointment of Mr. Hardeep Singh as a Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation. (3) Appointment of Dr. Ajay Dua as a Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation. (4) Appointment of Mr. Tarun Kataria as a Director of the Company liable to retire by rotation. (5) Appointment of Ms. So

IL&FS Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 192A(2) of the Companies Act 1956, read with the Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001, to consider and if thought fit, to pass the following Resolutions by way of Postal Ballot. 1. Delisting of Equity Shares from Bombay Stock Exchange Limited and National Stock Exchange of India Limited. 2. Amendment to the Main Object Clause and objects incidental or ancillary to the attainment of the Main Objects of the Memorandum of Association of the Company. A copy of Notice of

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company will be held on July 17, 2009. Further the Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the company will remain closed from July 10, 2009, to July 17, 2009(both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that :" IL&FS Investsmart Limited ("Company") has received a proposal dated June 16, 2009 from HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ('HSCI') to voluntarily delist the equity shares of the Company presently traded on the Bombay Stock Exchange Limited ('BSE") and National Stock Exchange of India Limited ("NSE"), from the BSE and the NSE, in accordance with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Equity Shares) Regulations, 2009 ("Regulations"), by purchasing the publicly held equity shares of the Company,

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that Mr. Conrado Engel, Director of the Company had resigned from the Company with effect from close of the business hours on May 22, 2009. Further Ms. Kashmira Mathew, an alternate director to Mr. Engel has automatically ceased to be the director of the Company.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 29, 2009 have inter alia, taken the following decisions: (1) The Board approved the proposal to register the Company with Reserve Bank of India as Non deposit taking Non Banking Finance Company in terms of RBI circular No. DNBS (PD) C.C. No. 81/03.05.02/2006-07.(2) The Board approved to change the name of the Company from IL&FS Investsmart Limited to HSBC InvestDirect (India) Limited subject to the approval of the Shareholders of the Company.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that Mr. Shekhar Deshpande, Company Secretary & Head - Legal had resigned from the Company with effect from March 31, 2009. The Board of Directors of the Company has approved the appointment of Mr. Nishith Mehta as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer vide resolution passed on March 31, 2009. The appointment of Mr. Mehta is effective from April 01, 2009.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company through Circular Resolution passed on March 18, 2009 approved the shifting of the Registered Office of the Company with effect from March 18,2009 From: The IL & FS Financial Centre, Plot C-22, G block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra(East), Mumbai-400051 To: Dhana Singh Processor Premises, J.B. Nagar, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri East, Mumbai-400059, Maharashtra, India. Tel No: 022-67897777, Fax No: 022-67897968.

IL&FS Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditors have conducted the limited review for the un-audited financial results for the quarter ended December 31,2008.A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/INVSTSMART_LR_27022009.ZIP target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has submitted to the Exchange the Abstract and Memorandum under Section 302 of the Companies Act, 1956 sent to the Shareholders for the appointment of Mr. Manasije Mishra as Managing Director & CEO of the Company on November 28, 2008. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/ilfs_NOT_24122008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that Mr. James Leslie Whiteford has tendered his resignation as Managing Director & CEO of the Company with effect from November 26, 2008. The resignation has been accepted by the Board of Directors on November 28, 2008. Further, it is proposed to appoint Mr. Manasije Mishra as Managing Director & CEO with effect from November 28, 2008.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that in respect of Postal ballot notice dated October 14, 2008, the members through postal ballot process have passed the special resolution with requisite majority for amendment to the Articles of Association of the Company. The said postal ballot results were declared by the Company in a meeting held on November 25, 2008.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to section 192A (2) of the Companies Act, 1956 read with the Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001 (Including any statutory modification or re-enactment thereof for the time being in force), that the resolution relating to the amendment to the Articles of Association of the Company is proposed to be passed by means of Postal Ballot. The Company has appointed Mr. Jayesh Bhagchandani, Practicing Chartered Accountant, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot process in a fair and transparent

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the Post Offer Public Announcement published in the newspapers on September 27, 2008 with respect to the Public Offer for acquisition of 20.65% of the paid-up equity capital of IL&FS Investsmart Limited ("Target Company") by HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Private Limited and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited (collectively the "Acquirers") along with HSBC Investment Bank Holdings B.V. and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("Offer"), which opened on July 11, 2008 and closed on July 30, 20

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited had informed the Exchange regarding the formal communications received from Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited (IL&FS) and E*TRADE Mauritius Limited, Mauritius (ETM) informing about the proposed sale of their respective stakes in the Company. The Company has inform the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today, i.e. September 29, 2008, have noted the sale of 29.357% and 43.854% stakes held by IL&FS and ETM, respectively in the Company to HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Private Limited (HSCI) and HSBC Viole

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the corrigendum to the Public Announcement published on September 22, 2008 (Fifth Corrigendum) in the news paper with reference to the Public Offer for acquisition of 20.65% of the paid-up equity capital of IL&FS Investsmart Limited ("Target Company") by HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Private Limited and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited (collectively the "Acquirers") along with HSBC Investment Bank Holdings B.V. and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("Offer").A Copy of the Corrigendum

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the corrigendum to the Public Announcement published on August 13, 2008 (Fourth Corrigendum) in the news paper with reference to the Public Offer for acquisition of 20.65% of the paid-up equity capital of IL&FS Investsmart Limited ("Target Company") by HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Private Limited and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited (collectively the "Acquirers") along with HSBC Investment Bank Holdings B.V. and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("Offer").A Copy of the Corrigendum sh

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Shareholders of the Company held on July 30, 2008. 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/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/ILFS_Pro_05082008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the corrigendum to the Public Announcement published on July 03, 2008 (Third Corrigendum) in the news paper with reference to the Public Offer for acquisition of 20.65% of the paid-up equity capital of IL&FS Investsmart Limited ("Target Company") by HSBC Securities & Capital Markets (India) Private Limited and HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited (collectively the "Acquirers") along with HSBC Investment Bank Holdings B.V. and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited ("Offer") which is slated to open on July

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that in respect of Postal Ballot notice dated April 29, 2008 the members through postal ballot process (results declared on June 19, 2008) have passed the following resolutions with requisite majority : 1) Special Resolution under Section 198,309, 310, of the Companies Act, 1956 for increasing the remuneration payable to Mr. James Leslie Whiteford, Managing Director & CEO of the Company. 2) Special Resolution for Variation of Terms of Employees Stock Option Scheme 2006 (ESOP-2006) by increasing the exercise period under ESOP-2006 from three y

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the corrigendum, reference to the Public Announcement issued on May 20, 2008, the corrigendum has been published on June 10, 2008 (Second Corrigendum) in the news paper with reference to the proposed Open Offer to the equity shareholders of IL&FS Investsmart Limited (Target Company) by HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ("HSCI"), HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited ("Violet"), together referred to as "the Acquirers" alongwith HSBC Investment Bank Holdings BV ("HIBH") (person acting in concert w

SBI Capital Markets Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the corrigendum that has been published on June 03, 2008 in the newspapers, with reference to the public announcement for the proposed Open Offer to the equity shareholders of IL&FS Investsmart Limited (Target Company) by HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ("HSCI"), HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited ("Violet"), together referred to as "the Acquirers" alongwith HSBC Investment Bank Holdings BV ("HIBH") (person acting in concert with HSCI) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limit

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Section 192A (2) of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001, the resolutions relating to revision of remuneration payable to Managing Director & CEO and variation of the terms of Employee Stock Option Scheme 2006 (ESOP - 2006) and related matters are proposed to be passed by Postal Ballot. The Company has appointed Mr. Jayesh Bhagchandani, Chartered Accountant, as the Scrutinizer for conducting the Postal Ballot process in a fair and transparent manner. The Pos

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company will be held on July 30, 2008 , the Register of Members and the Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from July 19, 2008 to July 29, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of Annual General Meeting and to determine the eligibility of shareholders to receive dividend, if any, for the financial year ended March 31, 2008, that may be approved and declared by the members at the Annual General Meeting.

SBI Capital Markets Limited has informed the Exchange regarding a Public Announcement ("PA") being issued by them ("Manager to the Offer"), on behalf of HSBC Securities and Capital Markets (India) Private Limited ("HSCI"), HSBC Violet Investments (Mauritius) Limited ("Violet"), together referred to as "the Acquirers" alongwith HSBC Investment Bank Holdings BV ("HIBH") (person acting in concert with HSCI) and The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Limited, Hong Kong ("HBAP") (person acting in concert with Violet) (collectively being referred to as the Persons Acting in Concert ("PACs") w

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has submitted to the Exchange a copies of the formal communications received from E*TRADE Mauritius Limited, Mauritius and Infrastructure Leasing & Financial Services Limited informing about proposed sale of their respective stakes in IL&FS Investsmart Limited. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/ILFS_ANN_20052008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held today i.e. April 29, 2008, have recommended a Dividend of Rs.3.00 per share on equity shares of Rs.10/- each for the Financial Year ended March 31, 2008.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that: "A major shareholder has advised us that they are exploring the possibility of selling all or part of their shareholding in the Company to a third party. The said shareholder and the third party are discussing the proposed transaction in consultation with the Company".

News Verification : The media had reports that E*Trade may sell its stake in the company. 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. IL&FS Investsmart Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated, "At the current juncture, we are not aware of any understanding entered in to by E*Trade with any specific party related to the company. As and when we are intimated by E*Trade, we shall promptly convey the same to

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that Mr. Gregory Framke has been appointed on the Board of the Company in the meeting of the Board held on February 28, 2008 subject to completion of regulatory procedures including obtaining Director Identification Number (DIN) Further, Mr. Mitchell Caplan and Mr. Todd Mackay have resigned from the Board of the Company with effect from January 31, 2008 and February 28, 2008 respectively.

Il&Fs Investsmart Limited has informed the Exchange that the auditor's have conducted the limited review of the Unaudited financial results for the quarter and nine months ended December 31, 2007. A copy of the same shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/ilfs_LR_03032008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>