• Bechtel attaches MSEB shares in Dabhol
• Strides Arcolab and Matrix Labs to merge
• Sify slashes Net telephony rates to Gulf
• Corporate performance: Maruti, Bajaj Auto, TVS Motor, Hero Honda, General Motors India, Panacea

• MSEB to be split into four units
• Hefty rise in investment limits for PSU power projects
• Centre's fiscal deficit up 1.6 per cent
• Aiyer: National response plan for reducing energy intensity
• Steel and aluminium companies cut prices with drop in global rates

BANKING AND FINANCE

• FMCG funds lead the pack
• IOC bond issue raises Rs1,000 crore

• Dutch voters reject EU constitution