01-FEB-2011

Aurobindo gets USFDA nod for generic anti-herpes tablets

Aurobindo Pharma has received tentative approval from the US health regulator to manufacture and market generic Famciclovir tablets for treatment of herpes virus infections in strengths of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg. Famciclovir tablets are generic versions of Novartis Pharmaceuticals' Famvir tablets. (Source: Economic Times)

Nalco Q3 net jumps 65% to Rs 256 cr

National Aluminum Company reported 64.93 % jump in net profit at Rs 255.95 for the quarter ended December 31 on higher sales. Net sales of the company rose to Rs 1,425.02 crore from Rs 1,386.47 crore in the October-December quarter of the last fiscal. Its board has approved payment of an interim dividend of Rs 2 per share.          (Source: Business Standard)

Jagran Prakashan Q3 net up 32.5% at Rs 52 cr

Jagran Prakashan has reported a 32.50% growth in its net profit at Rs 52.64 crore for the quarter ended December 31, 2010. The total income of the company also grew to Rs 286.03 crore in the December quarter from Rs 226.91 crore in the year-ago period.  (Source: Business Standard)

HCL Infosystems gets Rs250 cr order from BSNL

HCL Infosystems will be responsible for deploying a modern facility for printing and managing BSNL customer bills and make the entire capital investment to upgrade the existing systems for higher efficiency. The company will manage the BSNL’s billing system process for North Zone and West Zone for a period of seven-year.                     (Source: Live Mint)

Oil firms hike jet fuel prices by 4.5%

State-owned oil firms hiked jet fuel prices by a massive 4.5%, the biggest hike in almost a year, on the back of spiraling international oil prices. This is the eighth straight increase in jet fuel prices since October 2010, when international crude oil prices started soaring. (Source: Business Standard)