1. Previous period figures have been regrouped and re-arranged wherever necessary.

2. The above results for the period ended March 31, 2009 have been reviewed by the Audit Committee at the meeting held on May 24, 2009 and were approved and taken on record by the Board of Directors at the meeting held on May 25, 2009 and are subject to C&AG Audit.

3. The Company paid an Interim Dividend of Rs 2.00 per share (on face value of Rs 10/- each) in the month of March 2009, for the year 2008-09. The Board of Directors has recommended final dividend of Rs 2.50 per share (on face value of Rs 10/- each) for the year 2008-09, subject to approval of the Shareholders in the ensuing Annual General Meeting. The total dividend (Including inter Dividend) for the financial year 2008-09 is Rs 4.50 per share (on face value of Rs 10/- each).

4. The accounts of the subsidiary companies are consolidated in accordance with the Accounting Standards-21 on Consolidated Financial Statement.

5. The Corporation presently does not have more than one segment eligible for reporting in terms of Accounting Standard-17.

6. Provision for wage revision w.e.f. January 01, 2007 has been made on estimated basis in line with notification of Government of India.

P Uma Shankar
Chairman and Managing Director