Stocks in news: GTC Ind, RIL, Gateway Distriparks

Stocks in news:

* Board meetings:
GS Auto, GTC Ind and Hanil Era results
* Ex-dividend:
Apollo Hospitals (Rs 6), Aurobindo (Rs 3.25), Hikal (Rs 4), HOEC (Re 1), Jindal Drilling (Rs 2.50), KPIT Cummins (70 p), Pidilite (Rs 1.75), RPG Life (Rs 1.20), Vardhman Holding (Rs 2), Vardhman Textiles (Rs 4) and Zodiac Clothing (Rs 6.50)
* Ex-split:
India Info from Rs 10 to Rs 2; goes into ND period, out on Aug 18
Sesa Goa from Rs 10 to Re 1; goes into ND period, out on Aug 18
* New listing:
Vishal Information; issue price Rs 150
* Exclusive
Tata Tele To CNBC-TV18
Stake Sale In Tower Arm On Hold, Not In Near Term
Expect Higher Valuations Due To Advent Of 3G
Have Exclusive Rights Over Virgin Brand
Up To Virgin To Approach Co If They Want To Operate As MVNO
Virgin Can't Approach 3rd Party For MVNO Without Tata Tele Nod
Will Bid For 3G GSM Spectrum
* Hero Honda and SREI Infra acquires stake in NSE from SCHIL and IFCI respectively at Rs 3500/sh - ET
* Austral Coke files RS 600 cr defamation suite against Gujarat NRE for maligning IPO
* LN Mittal have evinced interest in acquiring SpiceJet - DNA
* Tata Steel may sell some Corus assets
* Orchid promoters exploring ways to buy-back shares from Ranbaxy - BS
* TOI raises cover prices by 50ps starting today
* Bajaj Auto Says
Largest seller of 125cc bikes with avg sales of 27,000 bikes per month
XCD 125 largest selling 125cc bike in Q1FY09
Has 50% market share in 125 cc segment; XCD 125 share at 13%
* IT firms put brakes on campus hiring; some are even withdrawing offer letters - HT
* M&M plans to list its newly formed 2-wheeler venture to unlock value - ToI
* Govt rejects SocGens JV plans with SBI for custodian and depository services after RBI raises concerns about securities scam in Europe - ET
* Nahata-Dhoot talks failed over Datacom stake - BS
* Govt to release additional 5-lakh tonne sugar in July-Sept quarter to stabilize prices - BS
* RIL to invest $23m to work on Cauvery assets - BL
* Banks cut car loan rates by 2% to pump up sales, cuts dealer commission - ET
* DreamWorks near deal with ADAG - Reports
* Gitanjali buys B Vijay Retail ventures for Rs 10 cr, to add 17 retail stores
* BSE calls off deal to buy stake in NMCE stake - BS
* German Metal group Croniment buys 70.5 % stake in GMR Ferro Alloys & Ind
* Cipla Vs Roche Hearing In Delhi HC Today
* Company Law Board directed by BHC to hear Zandu-Vaidya insider trading matter on Aug 20
* Gateway Distriparks buyback to open today; plans buyback up to Rs 110/sh up to Rs 64 cr
* Resurgere Mines & Minerals IPO opens today; offer of 44.5 lakh shares, price band Rs 263-272
* Burnpur Cement becomes holding co of Burnpur Natural Resources by acquiring 60% stake
* Tayo Rolls board approves:
Revision in scope of integrated forgings and forged roll project
Revision in rights issue size to Rs 60.34 cr vs Rs 46 cr
(swap ratio & premium to be decided later))
* Shanthi Gears says not entered into any agreement with Suzlon Energy for stake sale