Date:20/10/2007 URL: http://www.thehindu.com/2007/10/20/stories/2007102057552000.htm

Business - Briefly

GE Shipping declares interim dividend

CHENNAI: The Great Eastern Shipping Company has posted a higher net profit of Rs. 342.79 crore in the second quarter ended September 30, 2007, against Rs. 235.48 crore in the corresponding period last year. Total income was higher at Rs. 806.16 crore against Rs. 591.19 crore. The board has declared an interim dividend of

Rs. 4 per equity share. — Corporate Reporter