MONSANTO

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-SEP-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 7880 lacs for quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 7062 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 1571 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2008 against Rs. 1183 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-SEP-2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the proceedings of the Annual General Meeting of the Company held on September 22, 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/monsanto_outcomeofagm_23092008.zip target=NEW> For more details click here.</a>

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company is scheduled on September 22, 2008. The Share Transfer Register and Register of Members will be closed from September 09, 2008 to September 11, 2008 (both days inclusive) for the payment of final dividend. The final dividend, if declared at the Annual General Meeting, will be paid to the shareholders on or after September 22, 2008.

Monsanto Holdings Private Limited has informed the Exchange that they propose to acquire 5,00,000 shares aggregating to 5.79% of the shares/voting rights of Monsanto India Limited from Bretco Holdings Mauritius Ltd. The mode of proposed acquisition is by way of inter-se-transfer of shares between Promoters and the date of proposed acquisition is On or after August 04, 2008. The proposed acquisition price per share is Prevailing market price on the date of acquisition. The shareholding of Monsanto Holdings Private Limited after the proposed acquisition would be 27,85,252 shares aggregating to 3

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the company held on July 17, 2008, the following decisions were taken : 1) Resignation of Mr. Mark Martino as Director from the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. July 17, 2008. 2) Appointment of Mr. Brad Huseman as Director of the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. July 17, 2008 to fill the casual vacancy caused by the resignation of Mr. Mark Martino.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 23984 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 17830 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 7222 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2008 against Rs. 5779 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on May 28, 2008 have recommended final dividend of Rs.15/- per share for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-MAR-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 5013 lacs for quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. 1825 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 1255 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. (172) lacs for the quarter ending on 31-MAR-2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the year ended on 31-MAR-2008 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 36354 lacs for year ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. 30922 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2007. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 10017 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2008 against Rs. 7052 lacs for the year ending on 31-MAR-2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that in the Board Meeting of the Directors held on May 15, 2008, have taken the following decisions: 1) The Directors have declared a 2nd Interim Dividend as a Special Dividend of Rs.180/- per share for the financial year 2007-2008. This 2nd Interim Dividend has been declared by the Board out of the surplus funds generated by the Company from the recent divestiture of certain businesses that have been approved by the shareholders and accumulated profits. 2) The Record date for the purpose of this 2nd Interim Dividend would be June 03, 2008. The

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Company will publish Audited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2008 before June 30, 2008, and hence not going to publish Unaudited Financial Results for the year ended March 31, 2008.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The Company initiated Postal Ballot seeking approval of members to sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose off the Butachlor and Alachlor businesses of the Company to Sinochem International (overseas) Pte. Ltd. or its subsidiary / associate in India for a total consideration payable in Indian Rupees equivalent to U.S.$ 8.4 million (approx . Rs. 330 million). On the basis of the Report submitted by the Scrutinizers, the aforesaid Resolution was passed under the Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001 by majority

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 31-DEC-2007 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 6449 lacs for quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 7072 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 1800 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2007 against Rs. 1429 lacs for the quarter ending on 31-DEC-2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange Vide its letter dated January 21, 2008 that "The Board of Directors of the Company, in its meeting held today, has decided to sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose off the Butachlor and Alachlor businesses to Sinochem International (Overseas) Pte. Ltd. or its subsidiary/associate in India for a total consideration payable in Indian Rupees equivalent to U.S.$ 8.4 million (approx. Rs.330 million). The decision of the Board is subject to the approval of the shareholders. The Company would be conducting postal ballot to seek shareholders appro

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that: "At the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on 15th January, 2008, the following decisions were taken: 1) Approved the resignation of Mr.Mark J. Deadwyler as the Director of the Company w.e.f. December 20, 2007. 2) Approved the resignation of Mr.Chandran Bhaskar as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. January 15, 2008. 3) Appointment of Mr. Girish Tekchandani as the Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of the Company w.e.f. January 15, 2008. Accordingly, Mr. Girish Tekchandani will now be

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company held on November 1, 2007, the following decisions were taken: 1) Appointment of Mr. Amitabh Jaipuria as the Managing Director of the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. November 1, 2007. 2) Approved the resignation of Mr.S.Rajagopalan as 'Manager' of the Company w.e.f. November 1, 2007. 3) Approved the resignation of Mr. Ajai Jain as the Company Secretary of the Company w.e.f. November 16, 2007. 4) Appointment of Mr. Chandran Bhaskar, Director- Legal Affairs as the Company Secretary of the Comp

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated November 01, 2007 that "The Company has sold and transferred the business of developing Germplasm and of producing, packaging, distribution, marketing and/ or sale of Sunflower Seeds ("Sunflower Business") to Devgen Seeds and Crop Technology Private Limited and/ or Devgen N.V., Belgium vide Business Transfer Agreement dated 14th September 2007."

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Postal Ballot was taken for sell, transfer and assign or otherwise dispose off the business of developing Germplasm and of producing, packing distribution, marketing and/or sale of the Sunflower Seeds ('Sunflower Business') of the Company. On the basis of the Report submitted by the Scrutinizers, the aforesaid Resolution was passed under the Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001 by majority and the results of the same have been announced by the Chairman on October 30, 2007. The details of the result of Postal Ba

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on October 29, 2007 have taken the following decision: 1) The Directors have declared an interim dividend of Rs. 12/- (@120%) per share for the financial year 2007-2008. 2) The Shareholders whose name appears on the members register on the date of "Record Date" i.e. November 15, 2007 are entitled for the dividend. Dividend will be paid on or after November 15, 2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange vide its letter dated September 14, 2007 that "In the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held today morning has decided to sell and transfer the business related to production and sale of Sunflower Seeds ("Sunflower Business") to Devgen Seeds and Crop Technology Private Limited and/or Devgen N.V., Belgium at a total consideration in Indian Rupees equivalent to USD 3.91 million plus inventory at cost, on such terms & conditions and with effect from such dates and in such manner as the Board think fit and proper".

Monsanto Holdings Private Limited has informed the Exchange that they propose to acquire 300,000 Equity Shares representing 3.476% of the total paid up equity Share capital of Monsanto India Limited from the following transferor: Bretco Holdings Mauritius Ltd.The mode of proposed acquisition is by way of interse transfer of shares between the promoters and the date of proposed acquisition is On or after September 14, 2007. The proposed acquisition price per share is as per Prevailing market price. The shareholding of Monsanto Holdings Private Limited after the proposed acquisition would be 2,2

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company has decided the following at their Meeting held on July 27, 2007. (1)"The Share Transfer Register and Register of Members will be closed from August 13, 2007 to August 17, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the payment of final dividend". (2) The date of Annual General Meeting is rescheduled on August 31, 2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange regarding the standalone Results for the quarter ended on 30-JUN-2007 as follows: Net Sales of Rs. 17830 lacs for quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007 against Rs. 15988 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2006. Net Profit / (Loss) of Rs. 5779 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2007 against Rs. 5215 lacs for the quarter ending on 30-JUN-2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the dates of Books Closure as fixed earlier i.e. July 09, 2007 to July 16, 2007 (both days inclusive) for the payment of final dividend and date of Annual General meeting which was earlier scheduled on July 30, 2007 has been deferred by the Board of Directors of the Company due to unavoidable reasons.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors of the Company has decided the following at their meeting held on May 25, 2007: "The Share Transfer Register and Register of Members will be closed from Monday, 9th July, 2007 to Monday, 16th July, 2007(both days inclusive) for the payment of final dividend".

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Annual General Meeting of the Company will be held on July 30, 2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at its meeting held on May 25, 2007 have recommended final dividend of Rs.2.50 per share for the year ended March 31, 2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that " the Company has designated an email ID i.e. investorcare.india@monsanto.com of the grievance redressal division exclusively for the purpose of registering the complaints by investors and the ID has displayed in Company's website also".

Monsanto India Limited had informed the Exchange that the Company has acquired land near Hyderabad to put a Corn drying plant due to continuous demand in the Company's Corn hybrid seeds business. The Company has now informed the Exchange that "Our Corn Drying Plant at Hyderabad has been commissioned."

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that "The Company will publish Audited Financial Results for the year ended 31st March, 2007 before 30th June, 2007, as per the provision of Clause 41 of he Listing Agreement and hence not going to publish Unaudited Financial Results for the year ended 31st March, 2007."

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that "In the Board Meeting held today, (i.e. March 15, 2007) the directors decided to pay 2nd Interim Dividend @ 100% (Rs.10/- per share) for the financial year 2006-07. The shareholders whose name appears on the members register on the date of "Record Date" i.e. 22.03.2007 are entitled for the 2nd Interim Dividend. The 2nd Interim Dividend will be paid after 22nd March, 2007".

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that "Mr. Mark Martino has been appointed Director of the Company w.e.f. 1st December, 2006".

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that: "The company has sold its business of manufacturing and trading in a herbicide i.e. Sulfosufuron - 75% WG in the trademark of "Leader" tp Sumitomo Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. vide Business Transfer Agreement dated 31.8.2006. Therefore the Company has decided to closed down the co-packing facility of Sulfosulfuron-75% WG at Guwahati on/or before 31st December,2006".

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held November 30,2006 the following resolutions were passed: 1. Mr. Felipe Osorio will be relieved from the post of Managing Director & Director of the Board of the Company w.e.f. December 01,2006. 2. Appointment of Mr.S.Rajagopalan, Chief Financial Officer as 'Manager' of the Company under Section 269 of the Companies Act, 1956 w.e.f December 01,2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that at the meeting of the Board of Directors of the Company held on November 03, 2006, the following resolutions were passed :- (i) Resignation of Ms. Nicole M. Ringenberg as Director & Chairperson from the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. November 03, 2006. (ii) Appointment of Mr. Sekhar Natarajan as Director & Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Company w.e.f. November 03, 2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that in the Board Meeting of the Directors held on Ocotber 26, 2006 the Directors have declared an Interim dividend of Rs.10/- per share for the financial year 2006-2007.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that in the Board Meeting of the Directors held on October 26, 2006 the Directors has fixed the "Record Date" i.e. November 21, 2006 for the purpose of dividend. Dividend will be paid on or after November 21, 2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Postal Ballot was taken for sell, transfer and assignment of the Leader Business of the Company. On the basis of the Report submitted by the Scrutinizers, the aforesaid Resolution was passed under the Companies (Passing of Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001 by majority and the results of the same have been announced by the Managing Director on October 06,2006 at the Registered Office of the Company. The details of the result of Postal Ballot shall be available on the NSE website (http://www.nseindia.com) under: Corporates > Latest

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that on September 22,2006, the Board has accepted the resignation of Mr.Felipe Osorio, as the Managing Director. The effective date of resignation will be mutually discussed and agreed upon, at a later date.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange about the proceedings of the AGM of the Company held on September 18,2006. The required quorum being present, the Chairman - Ms.Nicole M. Ringenberg called the meeting to order and informed the members about general economic conditions, the Company's progress and its future prospects etc. Then the following matters were taken on record: 1) A dividend at the rate of Rs.10/- per equity share on 8631174 equity shares was declared and an ordinary resolution for the same was carried unanimously. 2) Mr.H.C.Asher the retiring director was re-appointed

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that pursuant to Section 192A of the Companies Act, 1956, read with the Companies (Passing of the Resolution by Postal Ballot) Rules, 2001, the Company is seeking the shareholders' consent to the following Ordinary Resolution, proposed to be passed by Postal Ballot: Sell, transfer and assignment of the Leader Business of the Company. The Board of Directors has appointed Mr.Robert Pavrey, a practicing Company Secretary as the Scrutinizer, for conducting the Postal Ballot process. The postal ballot form duly completed should reach the Scrutinizer

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that by the Circular Resolution passed by the Board of Directors on July 31,2006 have decided to proceed with the negotiations for sale and transfer of the business related to trading and manufacturing of wheat herbicide under the brand name "MONSANTO LEADER", in totality.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the AGM of the Company will be held on September 18, 2006 (instead of September 08, 2006) as decided by the Board of Directors of the Company at their meeting held on July 27, 2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that AGM of the Company will be held on September 08,2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the BODs of the company at its meeting held on May 25, 2006 has decided that the Share Transfer Register and Register of Members will be closed from August 17, 2006 to August 24, 2006 (both days inclusive) for the payment of final dividend.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that the Board of Directors at their meeting held on May 25,2006 have recommended the final dividend of Rs.10/- per share for the year ended March 31,2006.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that : (1) Mr. William Hallman has been resigned as Director from the Board of the Company w.e.f. December 30, 2005. (2) Mr. Pradeep Poddar has been appointed Director of the Company w.e.f. December 30, 2005.

Monsanto India Limited had informed the Exchange that the BODs of the Company decided (thru a Circular Resolution) to keep November 21, 2005 as the Record Date for the purpose of payment of Interim Dividend. Dividend will be paid on or after November 21, 2005. The Company has now informed the Exchange that the payment date would be November 22, 2005 and not November 21, 2005 as informed earlier.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that in the Board meeting held on November 14, 2005, the directors have decided to pay Interim Dividend of Rs.120/- per share i.e.1200%. This Interim Dividend of Rs.120/- per share includes a 'One Time Special Dividend' of Rs.110/- per share.

Monsanto India Limited has informed the Exchange that at the AGM of the Company held on September 08, 2005, the following matters were taken on record: 1) A dividend at the rate of Rs.13/- per equity share of 8631174 equity shares was declared and an ordinary resolution for the same was carried unanimously; 2) Nicole M. Ringenberg, the retiring director was re-appointed as Director of the Company and an ordinary resolution for the same was carried by majority; 3) Mr. R C Khanna the retiring director was re-appointed as Director of the Company and an ordinary resolution for the same was carried