1. The audited financial results, reviewed and recommended by the Audit Committee were taken on record by the Board of Directors of the Company at its meeting held on February 16, 2009.

2. The board of directors have recommended a payment of final dividend of Rs. 0.50 per share (25%) on an equity share of Rs 2/- each, at its meeting held on February 16, 2009. Thus, the total dividend for the year inclusive of interim amounts to Rs 1.00 per share (50%) on equity shares.

3. Figures for the previous period/year have been regrouped/recast wherever necessary to conform to the current period.

Atul Nishar
Executive Chairman