COMPANIES

• Zuari-Italia to acquire Vishnu Cements
• Mittals to reduce stake in Bharti Televentures
• Deepak Fertiliser's net down in H1
• Amway India sales up 100%
• Britannia profit up 19%
• Mohta Group buys Hotel Highgates

GENERAL

• German green cards for IT men
• Govt to privatise oil, power in 3 years
• Service tax for all, if VAT enforced

CAPITAL MARKET

• Corporation Bank to create new asset base
• Sidbi to co-sponsor Rs 100-cr biotech fund