NSDL to put depository participants to test
The National Securities Depository Ltd (NSDL) plans to put depository participant's (DP) to test by explaining them in detail the nuances of handling a client. This would include being well versed in answering questions most frequently asked by investors.

Carryforward rates stabilise at 16 per cent
Carryforward rates on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) hovered in the 15.5%-22.9% band to finally stabilise at 16.43% weighted average for the exchange. The outstanding positions on the exchange registered a sharp rise of over 10%-12% per cent to be pegged at a high of Rs 851.23 crore.

Profit-takers blamed for UK celltel shares dip
Profit-takers were blamed for another plunge in British mobile telephone company shares which came despite a record third quarter that saw 860,000 new subscribers pick up the call of the four networks.

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