MALCO

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Company is scheduled to be held on June 24, 2009. Further the Company had informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 28, 2009 has recommended a dividend of Rs.1.80 per equity share of Rs.2/- each for the current year. The payment is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting. The Company has further informed that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from June 17

Members of the Exchange are hereby informed that the trading in the equity shares of The Madras Aluminium Co. Ltd. shall be suspended w.e.f. June 12, 2009 (i.e. w.e.f. closing hours of trading on June 11, 2009) on account of voluntary delisting pursuant to the SEBI (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003. The admission to dealings in securities of the said company shall be withdrawn (delisted) w.e.f. June 19, 2009.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd 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. 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/malco_delisting_29052009.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on April 28, 2009 has recommended a dividend of Rs.1.80 per equity share of Rs.2/- each for the current year. The payment is subject to the approval of the shareholders in the Annual General Meeting.

ICICI Securities Limited has informed the Exchange that "This public announcement ("Public Announcement" / "PA") is being issued by Twin Star Holdings Limited ("THL" or "Acquirer"), pursuant to clause 10 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003 ("Guidelines") to the public shareholders ("Shareholders") of The Madras Aluminium Company Limited (the "Company") in respect of the proposed acquisition and delisting of the fully paid-up equity shares ("Equity Shares") of the Company under the Guidelines, (the "Delisting Offer"). The Acquirer is pleased

ICICI Securities Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the Public Announcement ("Public Announcement"/"PA") being issued by Twin Star Holdings Limited ("THL" or "Acquirer"), under clause 7 of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003 ("Guidelines") to the public shareholders of The Madras Aluminium Company Limited ("Company") in respect of the proposed acquisition of the fully paid-up equity shares and delisting of the Company under the Guidelines, (the "Delisting Offer"). THL, as the sole promoter of the Company, currently holds 9,00,00,000 f

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that at the Extra-Ordinary General Meeting of the Company held on February 18, 2009, the Shareholders have granted in principle approval to the proposal for Voluntary Delisting of the Company's equity shares.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that "As required under Regulation 8A(4) of SEBI (Substantial Acquisition of Shares & Takeovers) Regulations, 1997/2009, we hereby confirm that the Promoter, M/s Twinstar Holdings Limited have not pledged any shares held by them". 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/MALCO_Pledge_09022009.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that based on the requisition of M/s Twinstar Holdings Ltd, the present promoters of the Company, the Company has convened an Extra - ordinary General Meeting on February 18, 2009 to consider the proposal of Voluntary Delisting of the Equity shares of the Company from the Stock Exchanges. Further the Company has submitted a copy of notice to the shares holders. 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 Announcement

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that (1) The terms of Mr. Suresh Rathi, CEO & Whole-Time Director has expired on January 16, 2009 and Mr.Ramesh Nair has been appointed as Director of the Company w.e.f. January 19, 2009. However Mr. Rathi will continue as CEO of the Company. (2) The Company has received a proposal from M/s Twinstar Holdings Limited (part of Vedanta Resources Plc.) the present promoters of the Company holding 80% of the equity capital, to acquire balance 20% equity shares of the Company in accordance with SEBI (Delisting of Securities) Guidelines, 2003.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd had informed the Exchange regarding company's smelter operations. The Company has now informed the Exchange that: "In view of continuous fall in LME Aluminium prices, the Company has reviewed the business outlook for Aluminium business and has decided to temporarily suspend the entire Aluminium production with immediate effect. The Alumina refinery will operate only to cater to the other industrial requirements. However, the Company's power plant will continue to operate and sell power to third parties".

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "(1) The Company has temporarily reduced its aluminium production by sixty percent on account of falling LME aluminium prices and higher input costs/cost of production. However, the aluminium refinery continues to operate at its optimal capacity. (2) The Company has decided to sell surplus power generated from its captive power plant to third parties within Tamil Nadu. The sale of power has been permitted by the Tamil Nadu Electricity Board under Tamil Nadu Intra-State Open Access Regulations, 2005. (3) The Company has transferred the

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that in view of the recent changes in the global financial markets, and investor feedback an urgent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company was convened on September 24, 2008 to review the proposed Restructuring Scheme approved in the meeting held on September 09, 2008. After deliberations, the Board has decided not to pursue the proposed Restructuring Scheme. The Company is committed to simplifying and streamlining the Group Corporate structure in the interest of all shareholders. Further, the Company has submitted to the Exchange

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange regarding the common press release, released by Sterlite/ Vedanta Group dated September 09, 2008, titled "Simplifying the Corporate Structure". A copy 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/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/Malco_PR_09092008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on September 09, 2008 approved a Scheme of Arrangement ("the Scheme"). 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/Malco_Restrcuture_09092008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has submitted to the Exchange a copy of the minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the members of the Company held on July 08, 2008. The 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/Madras_Pro_11082008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Boards of Directors of the Company in their meeting held on July 08, 2008 have approved July 24, 2008 as the Record Date for determining the eligibility of Shareholders entitled to receive sub-divided shares of Rs.2/- each. Further the Board has also accepted the resignation of Mr. Tarun Jain and Mr. Pravin Agarwal, Directors of the Company w.e.f. June 30, 2008.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company was held on July 08, 2008 and all the resolution as set out in the Notice of Annual General Meeting have been passed, including declaration of Dividend at 90% on the Equity shares of the Company for the year 2007-08 and sub-division of Equity Shares from Rs.10/- to five shares of Rs.2/- each. A copy of the notice of Annual General Meeting shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under Corporates > Latest Announcements and on the Extranet Server (/Common/Corporate Announce

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed on June 14, 2008 for the purposes of dividend entitlement. Further, the payment of dividend recommended by the Board of Directors @90% (Rs. 9/- per share on face value of Rs.10/- per share) is subject to shareholders approval at the ensuing Annual General Meeting scheduled to be held on July 08, 2008.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 16, 2008 has approved the Sub-Division/Split of the Equity Shares of the Company from Rs.10/- per share to 5 (Five) shares of Rs.2/- each.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held April 29, 2008 have recommended payment of dividend at 90% (Rs. 9/- per share) on the equity share capital of the Company for the year 2007-08.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that "The Madras Aluminium Company Limited - MALCO (the current promoter of India Foils Limited) has decided to joins hands with ESS DEE Aluminium Limited to work towards the revival of India Foils Limited through a Rehabilitation Scheme in consultation with the Operating Agency and subject to Board for Industrial & Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) and other regulatory approvals as may be necessary".

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has submitted to the Exchange a copy of proceedings (Minutes) of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on June 28, 2007. A copy of the proceedings 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/Malco_AGM_31072007.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that: 1) MALCO (The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd) has been awarded the ICWAI National Award for Excellence in Cost Management-First Prize in Private Sector-Manufacturing -Unit Category by the Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India (ICWAI) on July 02, 2007. 2) MALCO has become a 100% debt free Company as on June 15, 2007.

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that: "the 47th Annual General Meeting of the Company for considering , inter alia, adoption of Annual Accounts, is being convened to be held on Thursday, the 28th June , 2007. The Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from 20th June , 2007 to 28th June, 2007 both days inclusive, on account of Annual General Meeting of the Company. The Interim Dividend of Rs.9 per share (90%) declared by the Board of Directors in their meeting held on 17th March, 07 and paid on record date - 29th March, 2007 has been

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that "the equity shares of the company have been delisted from the Madras Stock Exchange Ltd. (MSE) w.e.f. 10th April 2007".

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange regarding a press release dated April 18, 2007, titled "Nine Months Net Profit up by 181% to Rs 135 crores; Announces expansion project for Rs 175 crore". A copy 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/Corporate Announcements).<a href=/content/corporate/malco_PR_190407.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

The Madras Aluminium Co Ltd has informed the Exchange that "The Board approved the expansion project of the Company at an outlay of Rs. 175 crores."