At its meeting held Aug. 14, 2007, the board directors of Akar Tools have sanctioned a dividend of 15% or Rs 1.50 a share of Rs 10 each for the fiscal 2006-07.

Akar Tools declared a fantastic jump in its quarterly net profit for June 2007. The company’s income boosted 2.18 times, to Rs 9.09 million, from Rs 4.17 million in the same period of the last year.

With weak worldwide markets activating a substantial sales event, the Sensex plunged over 650 p

Zuari Industries touched its 52 week high of Rs 254.90.

Portfolio Manager, PN Vijay suggests investors to purchase Bharti Airtel, State Bank of India, SBI, Reliance Industries with a 6-12 month outlook.

In early trading (10:02 am), Advanta India is quoting at Rs 856, up Rs 65.85, or 8.33%. It is swapping with volume of 7,271 shares.

Yesterday the share gained 1.12% at Rs 790.15 on closing.

During the day, the stock also touched an intraday high of Rs 870 and an intraday low of Rs 800.