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 BSES declares 37 % interim dividend
The Board of Directors of BSES Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 37% (Rs 3.70 per share) on the equity shares of the company for the financial year 1999-2000. The record date for the aforesaid interim dividend is May 9, 2000.

 Sun Pharma to consider merger of subsidiary company
At the Board meeting of Sun Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd to be held on April 1, 2000, the BOD will consider the viability of the proposal for merger/amalgamation of Sun Pharmaceutical Exports Ltd ( a Subsidiary of the company) with the Company w.e.f April 1, 2000. The Board will also consider to allot bonus equity shares in the ratio of 2 for 1 equity share as on record date March 23, 2000.

 Hotel Leela declares 5 % interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Hotel Leela Venture at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 5%(Re 0.50 per share) on the equity shares of the company for the year ending March 31, 2000. The Board has also declared an interim dividend of 12.5% on the privately placed preference shares of the company. The record date for the entitlement of the interim dividend on equity shares is fixed as May 11, 2000.

 Morepen Board approves share split, ESOP
The Board of Morepen Laboratories Ltd (MLL) has approved the splitting of its shares into five shares of Rs 2/- each at a Board meeting held on March 28, 2000. The stock split is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the next AGM. A decision to issue employee stock option to all the employees of the company was also taken at the meeting. A special committee has been appointed to work out the modalities of the ESOP as per the SEBI guidelines. The proposal of the company to go for NASDAQ listing was formally endorsed by the Board of Directors of MLL. The company had earlier appointed Price Waterhouse for compiling and auditing its accounts as per the US GAAP and is in process of finalizing an investor banker to handle the NASDAQ listing.

 Vardhman Polytex declares 35% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Vardhman Polytex Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 35%(Rs3.50 per share) on the paid up share capital of the company. The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 10, 2000.

 Maral Overseas declares 20% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Maral Overseas Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) have approved an interim dividend of 20% (Rs2/- per share) for the financial year 1999-2000. The record date for the payment of aforesaid interim dividend is May 10, 2000.

 Rallis declares 60% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Rallis India Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 60% (Rs 6/- per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 10, 2000.

 Tata Sponge declares 20% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Tata Sponge Iron Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000), has approved an interim dividend of 20% (Rs 2/- per share) for the year ending March 31, 2000. The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 11, 2000.

 Suashish Diamond declares 10% dividend
At its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) the Board of Directors of Suashish Diamonds Ltd has declared an interim dividend of 10% (Re 1/- per share).

 Binani Metals interim dividend at Rs 30/- per share
The Board of Directors of Binani Metals Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 30 % (Rs 30/- per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 16, 2000.

 Jay Bharat Maruti declares 25% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Jay Bharat Maruti Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 25 % (Rs 2.50 per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 16, 2000.

 J K Industries revises interim dividend at 25 %
The Board of Directors of J K Industries Ltd has revised the interim dividend from 12.5% to 25%. The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is April 2, 2000.

 Rajasthan Spinning declares 20% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Rajasthan Spinning & Weaving Mills Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 20 % (Rs 2/- per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 10, 2000.

 Benares Hotels declares 75% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Benares Hotels Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 75 % (Rs 7.50 per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 6, 2000.

 Usha Beltron Board clears IT division transfer to new company
The Board of Directors of Usha Beltron Ltd (UBL) at its meeting held today (March 29/03/2000), has approved a scheme of arrangement to be made between the company and Usha Martin Infotech Ltd (UMIL) and UBL's shareholders whereby it is proposed to reorganize and reconstruct the company by transferring its information technology and knowledge business to UMIL with effect from January 1, 2000. The rest of the business of the company will continue to remain with UBL.
In consideration of the arrangement, UMIL will issue and allot to all the shareholders of the UBL one equity share of Rs 5/- each in UMIL, credited as fully paid up for every equity share held in UBL, and one preference share of Rs 50/- each in UMIL for every one preference share held by them in UBL.
After the reconstruction it is proposed to reduce the share capital of the UBL by cancelling a sum of Rs 5/- per equity share on each of the issued, subscribed, and fully paid up equity share of Rs 10/- each and a sum of Rs 50/- per share on each of the issued, subscribed, and fully paid up preference share of Rs 100/- each.
The scheme is subject to the approval of the shareholders and sanction of the Hon'ble High Court.

 Tamilnadu Petroproducts declares 25% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Tamilnadu Petroproducts Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 25 % (Rs 2.50 per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is May 3, 2000.

 Reliance Industrial declares 31% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Reliance Industrial Infrastructure Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 31% (Rs 3.10 per share). The Register of Members and Transfer Books of the Company will remain closed from May 5, 2000 to May 19, 2000(both days inclusive) for the purpose of payment of interim dividend.

 J L Morison declares 20% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of J L Morison Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 20% (Rs 2/- per share).The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 11, 2000.

 Motherson Sumi declares 40% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Motherson Sumi Systems Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 40% (Rs 4/- per share). The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 11, 2000.

 Trent declares 60% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Trent Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 60%(Rs 6/- per share).The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 2, 2000.

 Shasun Chemicals declares 30% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Shasun Chemicals and Drugs Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared a second interim dividend of 30% (Rs 3/- per share).

 Surya Roshni declares 15% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Surya Roshni Ltd at its Board meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 15% (Rs 1.50 per share). The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 10, 2000.The Board has decided to incorporate a wholly owned subsidiary in Hong Kong . Mr K K.Narula has been appointed as Additional Director on the Board.

 Schrader Duncan declares 50% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Schrader Duncan Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 29, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 50% (Rs 5/- per share). The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 15, 2000.

 Relaxo Footwear declares 20% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Relaxo Footwear Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 29, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 20% (Rs 2/- per share). The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 11, 2000.

 TTK Prestige declares 25% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of TTK Prestige Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 29, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 25% (Rs 2.50 per share). The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 9, 2000.

 Skyline NEPC to consider preferential issue
The Board of Directors of Skyline NEPC Ltd will meet on April 3, 2000 to consider increasing the Authorised Capital of the company. The Board will also consider the matter of Issue of Shares on Preferential basis.

 EIH Ltd interim dividend at Rs 5/- per share
The Board of Directors of EIH Ltd at its meeting held today (March 29, 2000) has declared an interim dividend of 50 % (Rs 5/- per share). The record date for payment of the aforesaid interim dividend is April 28, 2000.

 Sai Television to consider preferential issue
The Board of Directors of Sai Television Ltd will meet on April 3, 2000 to consider increasing the Authorised Capital of the company. The Board will also consider the matter of Issue of Shares on Preferential Basis.

 NEPC India to consider preferential issue
The Board of Directors of NEPC India Ltd is scheduled to meet on April 3, 2000 to consider increase of Authorised Capital of the company and Issue of Shares on Preferential Basis.

 NEPC Agro to consider preferential issue
At the Board meeting of NEPC Agro Foods Ltd, scheduled on April 3, 2000 the Board will consider increasing the Authorised Share Capital of the company and Issue of Shares on Preferential Basis.

 Sanco Trans declares 10% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Sanco Trans Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 29, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 10% (Re 1/- per share) for the financial year ending March 31, 2000.

 BSE imposes special margin on Sugam Agro and Vimal Oil
The BSE has imposed a special margin of 25% on the following scrips with effect from March 29, 2000.
1. Sugam Agro-Tech Ltd
2. Vimal Oil & Foods Ltd

 Albright & Wilson Net Profit at Rs 66.636 million, Dividend at 50%
Albright & Wilson Chemicals India Ltd has declared a net profit of Rs 66.636 million for the nine months ended December 31, 1999 as compared to a net profit of Rs 63.238 million for the 12 months financial year ended December 31, 1998. The sales for the 9 month period is Rs 839.874 million while the other income is Rs 45.862 million as against Rs 1078.852 million and Rs 26.617 million respectively for the 12 months ending December 1998. The Board of Directors has recommended an interim dividend of 50% for the 9 months ended December 31, 1999.

 Supriya Pharmaceuticals to issue preferential shares
The Board of Directors of Supriya Pharmaceuticals Ltd has decided as under:
1. Issue of 60,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each at par or such higher price, if any arrived at in accordance with SEBI guidelines on preferential issue.
2. Increase in authorised capital from Rs.10 crores to Rs.11 crores by creation of further 10,00,000 equity shares of Rs.10/- each.
3. Change in main object clause for carrying on Information Technology related business
4. Dematerialisation of shares
5. Creation of mortgage/charge in favour of Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd.
6. EGM of the company will be held on 15.04.2000.

 Som Datt Finance enters into an MoU with US based Company
Som Datt Finance Corporation Ltd the BSE that the an MoU has been entered into between the company and M/s Soft Electronics Co. Inc., USA for forming a joint venture to establish education/training center in the field of Information Technology, Telecommunication and related activities.

 Emtex Industries to set up software division
The Board of Directors of Emtex Industries (I) Ltd has decided to commence business in Information Technology sector as a new division of the company.

 Coromandal Bio-tech to diversify into Information Technology business
The Board of Directors of Coromandal Bio-tech Ltd has decided to amend the main object clause and MoA so as to diversify into Information Technology and e-commerce related The Board has also proposed to change the name of the company.

 ICICI Bank completes ADR offering
The American Depository Shares of ICICI Bank were priced today in New York at US$11 per ADS. Each ADS represents two local shares.This price represents a 5.55% premium to the scrip's five-day average price on BSE and NSE. ICICI Bank will trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IBN and is the first commercial bank from India and the second from Asia to list on the NYSE.

 Dutron Polymers declares 13% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Dutron Polymers Ltd at its meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 13%(Rs 1.30/- per share) for the year ending March 31, 2000.

 Simplex Trading declares 10% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Simplex Trading Mills Ltd at its meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 10%(Re 1/- per share). The Register of Members shall remain closed from May 11, 2000 to May 15, 2000(both days inclusive) and dividend on equity shares will be paid to those shareholders whose names appear on the Company's Register of Members as on May 11, 2000.

 TVS Srichakra declares 15% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of TVS Srichakra Ltd at its meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 15%(Rs 1.50/- per share).

 Vardhman Spinning decalres 35% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Vardhman Spinning & General Mills Ltd at its meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 35% (Rs 3.50/- per share).The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 10, 2000.

 Global Trust to issue equity shares on preferential basis
The Board of Directors of Global Trust Bank Ltd has decided to issue 26 million equity shares through private placement /preferential basis at a price not less than Rs 84.34 per share ,which is the minimum price determined as per SEBI guidelines. The Board of Directors will be meeting on March 31, 2000 to consider the allotment of equity shares to the successful allottees.

 Gandhi Special declares 15% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Gandhi Special Tubes Ltd on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 15%(Rs 1.50/- per share) for the financial year ending March 31, 2000.The record date for the aforesaid payment is April 25, 2000.

 Morepen Labs announces stock split
The Board of Directors of Morepen Laboratories Ltd at its meeting held on March 28,2000 has decided to split the equity shares having a face value of Rs 10/- each into 5 equity shares of Rs 2/- each. The Company has also formed a Compensation Committee to draft a scheme for offering equity shares to its employees under Employee Stock Option Scheme.

 Mahavir Spinning declares 35% interim dividend
The Board of Directors of Mahavir Spinning Mills Ltd at its Board meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 35%(Rs 3.50/- per share ) for the financial year ending March 31, 2000.The record date for the aforesaid payment is May 10, 2000.

 Kotak Mahindra declares 18% interim dividend
The Board of Directors at its Board meeting held on March 28, 2000 has declared an interim dividend of 18% for the financial year ending March 31, 2000.The interim dividend shall not be payable to the allottees of "Rights" equity shares of the company which were alloted on March 31, 2000.

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