COMPANIES

• Michelin acquires 14.9% stake in Apollo Tyres
• Exide expansion job at Pune factory through
• Cognizant Tech charts out expansion plans
• ONGC seeks govt nod for retail venture plan
• JB Chemicals unveils two new products
  

GENERAL

• Jessop divestment hearing deferred by three weeks
  

BANKING AND FINANCE

• Can Fin Homes' special offer
• Indian Bank net up at Rs 116 crore in H1
• RBI foresees 7% growth
• CRR: RBI keeps options open
• World Bank to build own office space in Chennai
  

MARKETS

• Cholamandalam MF to reposition technology scheme
• Rupee down by 12 paise
• Bata witnesses huge volumes, thanks to order buzz
• BSE imposes special margin on 96 stocks
• Balaji Telefilms back in limelight

PEOPLE

• Indo Rama corporate chief to opt out