Friday, February 13, 2009

SAIL pays interim dividend of Rs. 460.81 crore to government

The Steel Authority of India (SAIL) today handed over a cheque of Rs. 460.81 crore to the government as the interim dividend for the year 2008-09. Minister for Steel, Chemicals and Fertilisers Shri Ram Vilas Paswan received the cheque from the Chairman, SAIL, Shri S.K.Roongta here. SAIL had earlier announced interim dividend of 13% for FY 09. Receiving the cheque Shri Paswan enquired about the progress of the expansion programme. He reiterated that SAIL should adhere to the schedule and complete the expansion on time. 

Minister of State for Steel, Shri Jitin Prasada and the Steel Secretary Shri P.K.Rastogi were present on the occasion.

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