May 21, 2014

Press Release No. 1

News about ITD Cementation India Limited

The media had reports that "Company is the frontrunner to develop the Ganga river-front project."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

ITD Cementation India Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"No negotiations have taken place for the said project and the Company had not given any announcement in this regard. Further, the Company is not aware of any information that has not been announced to the Exchanges, which can explain the movement in trading."

Press Release No. 2

News about Atul Limited

The media had reports that "SAIF Partners to BUY 10% in Lalbhai Group Co Atul."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Atul Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"1)No negotiations with the company were taking place nor the Company is aware about any such move by SAIF Partners to acquire shares of the Company.

2) Neither I nor the Company is aware of any information that has not been announced to the Exchanges that could explain the aforesaid movement in the trading."

Press Release No. 3

Clarification by Metkore Alloys & Industries Limited

Significant price movement has been observed in Metkore Alloys & Industries Limited.

The Exchange, in order to ensure that investors have latest relevant information about the company and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Metkore Alloys & Industries Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"We are not aware of the reasons of increase in price of our shares traded at the Stock Exchanges. Company's operations are normal and our Board of Directors are meeting on May 29, 2014 for consideration and approval of Audited Accounts for the year ended 31.03.2014."

Press Release No. 4

News about Opto Circuits (India) Limited

The media had reports that "Buzz of an MNC buying out company."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Opto Circuits (India) Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"As of now the company has no information to disclose about the negotiations."

Press Release No. 5

News about The Paper Products Limited

The media had reports that "Paper Products and Amcor India in talks to Buy Postive Packaging."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

The Paper Products Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"Any information regarding negotiations by The Paper Products Ltd is speculative. The Company does not comment on market rumours. The Paper products Ltd is not aware of any information that has not been announced to the Exchanges which could explain the movement in the trading."

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Press Release No. 6

News about Essar Oil Limited

The media had reports that "Essar group said to weigh Delisting of all group units."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Essar Oil Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"The Company has not received any communication/proposal from its Promoters of their intention to delist the equity shares of the Company."

Press Release No. 7

News about Essar Shipping Limited

The media had reports that "Essar group said to weigh Delisting of all group units."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Essar Shipping Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"The Company has not received any communication/proposal from its Promoters of their intension to delist the equity shares of the Company."

Press Release No. 8

News about Essar Ports Limited

The media had reports that "Essar group said to weigh Delisting of all group units."

The Exchange, in order to verify the accuracy or otherwise of the information reported in the media and to inform the market place so that the interest of the investors is safeguarded, had written to the company.

Essar Ports Limited has vide its letter inter-alia stated,"The Company has not received any communication/proposal from its Promoters of their intention to delist the equity shares of the Company."