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The Reserve Bank of India on February 9, 2000 has notified that no further purchases of shares of M/s. Penta Media Graphic Ltd., should be made on behalf of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) under the portfolio investment scheme. The Reserve Bank has stated that M/s. Penta Media Graphic Ltd., has reached the overall ceiling of 30 per cent of its paid up equity capital.Rupambara Padhi ManagerPress Release : 1999-2000/1047Monitoring of Investments in CompaniesFII I

All Figures Are in USD MillionsPURCHASES MERCHANTINTER BANKPosition FCY/INR FCY/FCY FCY/INR FCY/FCYDateSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARD CANCELLATION CANCELLATION 17/01/2000271147 48 265535 519677152 374101 26 18/01/2000305120 72 192219 680963128 535130 20 19/01/200034182 17 242810 591780136 365102 13 20/01/200033176 24 16289 47471366 440113 17 21/01/200026486 28 792920 44559350 37583 14 24/01/2000321127 41 193126 731657202 416108 16 2

February 8, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.62 on 08.02.2000 as against Rs.43.61 on 07.02.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

The Reserve Bank of India has advised that Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) can now purchase equity shares and convertible debentures of M/s. Sofia Software Ltd., up to 30 per cent of their paid up capital through primary and stock exchanges, as the company has passed a resolution at its Board and General Body Meeting to this effect.Rupambara Padhi ManagerPress Release : 1999-2000/1041Monitoring of Investments in CompaniesFII InvestmentNRIs/OCBs/PIOs InvestmentN

February 7, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.61 on 07.02.2000 as against Rs.43.61 on 04.02.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

The Reserve Bank of India on February 5, 2000 has notified that no further purchases of shares of Penta Media Graphic Ltd., (formerly Pentafour Software & Exports Ltd.) should be made on behalf of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) without obtaining prior approval of the Reserve Bank. The Reserve Bank has stated that the net purchases of equity shares of the above company in the primary/secondary markets has reached the limit of 28 per cent of its paid up equi

February 4, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.61 on 04.02.2000 as against Rs.43.59 on 03.02.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

February 3, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.59 on 03.02.2000 as against Rs.43.59 on 02.02.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

February 2, 2000     The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.59 on 02.02.2000 as against Rs.43.61 on 01.02.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate.     Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO

February 1, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.61 on 01.02.2000 as against Rs.43.64 on 31.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

January 31, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.64 on 31.01.2000 as against Rs.43.61 on 28.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

All Figures Are in USD MillionsPURCHASES MERCHANTINTER BANKPosition FCY/INR FCY/FCY FCY/INR FCY/FCYDateSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARD CANCELLATION CANCELLATION 10/01/200030267 32 282116 41664089 43089 39 11/01/200021995 18 345913 470593155 527113 32 12/01/2000301116 15 212830 42053447 454100 17 13/01/200025668 19 20176 34371594 325119 51 14/01/2000248127 30 533923 475600112 452104 32 SALES 10/01/200034884 4 272517 39857261 43295 41

January 28, 2000     The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.61 on 28.01.2000 as against Rs.43.58 on 27.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate.     Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO

January 27, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.58 on 27.01.2000 as against Rs.43.58 on 25.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

The Reserve Bank of India, Exchange Control Department, Central Office, Mumbai has brought out a publication of AD (M. A. Series) Circulars issued during January 1, 1998 to June 30, 1999 (Compendium No.3). The publication is divided into two parts - Part I, covers texts of the AD (M. A. Series) circulars and Part II contains Amendment Slips arranged AD Circularwise. This would help update the Exchange Control Manual. The cost of the publication is Rs.200 per set. The

The Reserve Bank of India on January 27, 2000 has notified that no further purchases of shares of Satyam Computers Services Ltd. Should be made on behalf of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) as the holdings by FIIs have reached the overall ceiling of 30 per cent of its paid up capital. Rupambara Padhi Manager Press Release : 1999-2000/981 Monitoring of Investments in Companies FII Investment NRIs/OCBs/PIOs Investment Not applicable Click here for companies in whi

January 25, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.58 on 25.01.2000 as against Rs.43.64 on 24.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

January 24, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.64 on 24.01.2000 as against Rs.43.58 on 21.01.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per

All Figures Are in USD MillionsPURCHASES MERCHANTINTER BANKPosition FCY/INR FCY/FCY FCY/INR FCY/FCYDateSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTFORWARDFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARDSPOTSWAPFORWARD CANCELLATION CANCELLATION 03/01/200015995 21 133915 397594133 17166 50 04/01/2000202115 22 276841 40965185 462147 41 05/01/2000199120 32 303914 37655771 459116 17 06/01/200032094 15 306418 489649100 456122 41 07/01/200019766 11 444325 39538767 459130 59 SALES 03/01/200028553 23 163815 355562146 16567

January 21, 2000 The Reserve Bank of India’s Reference Rate for the US dollar is Rs.43.58 on 21.1.2000 as against Rs.43.56 on 20.1.2000. The reference rate is based on 12 noon rates of a few select banks in Mumbai. The SDR-rupee rate will be based on this rate. Based on the RBI Reference Rate for US dollar and middle rates of the cross currency quotes at 12.00 noon, the exchange rates of US dollar, Pound Sterling, EURO and Yen against Rs.100 are : Date Currency per Rs