COMPANIES

• CSFB preferred to continue as advisor for VSNL
• One-touch internet access appliance from HCL
• Offloaded passenger sues Thomas Cook
• Maruti to launch power steering version of Zen diesel
• Hindalco seeks fresh valuation of Pennar Aluminium
• Yamaha to pick Escorts stake in motorcycle JV
• The Tata Group and ACC exit from Float Glass India
• Subex Systems to acquire assets of Canadian company
• New speech recognition products from Philips India
• ICICI to pick up stake in Jaiprakash hydel project
• Dabhol lenders oppose MSEB move
• Alfa AB buyer to make open offer for 20% in Indian arm
• Hind Lever enter lower segment with atta
• Court order to delay Parke-Davis, Pfizer local merger
• Six new hospitals in the north from Escorts

GENERAL

• Financial institutions propose mega merger of steel companies
• Consumer finance companies in the doldrums
• One more bidder exits the aviation race
• Finance minister approves Madhavpura revival package
• Major chains bid for food plazas at railway stations

PEOPLE

• Atmaramani to step down from Tata Asset Management