Stocks in news: .

• Results today:
  Jaybharat Maruti, Prime Securities, Prism Cements, S Kumars and Vikas WSP
• Board meetings:
  DS Kulkarni Developers on merger with Oyster Promoters & Developers
• Ex-dividend:
  Gati (80 paise/sh), Greaves (Re 1/sh)
• Ex-split:
  Man Industries from Rs 10 to Rs 5
• Accenture, Wipro eye Dell’s captive BPO biz outside of US, valuation estimated at around USD 4 bn - ET
• Spice Communication found networth non-compliant for UASLs - FE
• Race for Spice Comunications hots up, Telekom Malaysia, Aircel and Idea revive talks with teleco - HT
• UCO Bank to sell 20% via FPO to raise Rs 250 cr
• JSW group to foray into cement, to set up 2 plants in Karnataka, AP - ET
• Dabur in talks with Liberty Mutual for non-life insurance JV in India - ToI
• RIL seeks 3 yrs drilling holiday for exploration in 9 deep-sea blocks bcz of acute shortage in supply of drilling rigs worldwide
• HDFC buys 10% more in asset management arm, values the co at Rs 1836 cr
• Nippon Steel to buy 10% in Gangotri Iron & Steel via pref issue at Rs 80-85/sh - DNA
• Garware Polyster’s puts Vile Parle property in Mumbai on block for Rs 240 cr
• NSE bars further F&O positions in Essar Oil as 95% of marketwide limit reached
• RBI allows FIIs to buy up to 49% in JSW Steel & Shree Renuka Sugars
• Telecom Min says:
  New Licence Applications To Be Processed As Per Existing Norms
  DoT Committee Not To Suggest Fresh Guidelines To Award Licenses
  Not Fair To Alter Guidelines After Receiving Applications
  Willing To Issue Licence Based On Eligibility
  Spectrum Allotment Will Depend On Availability
  Adequate Safeguards In Place To Prevent Spectrum Trading
• KPIT Cummins board meet on Oct 17 to consider issue of shares to Cummins Inc on preferential basis
• Nitco Tiles to increase capacity at ceramic tile plant up to 24,000 sq mt/day with investment of Rs 80 cr
• Suzlon Energy’s wholly owned subsidiary in the US gets 400 MW contract