Hearing on HLL insider trading case postponed
The prosecution proceedings initiated by Sebi against Hindustan Lever's (HLL) top past and present officials in the insider-trading case before a metropolitan court has been adjourned to September.

Colgate MD promoted to global post; expatriate named as successor
Oral care market leader Colgate-Palmolive (India) will have a new managing director from September this year.

VSNL doubles dividend to Rs 8 per share
Videsh Sanchar Nigam Ltd has doubled its dividend to Rs 8 per share for 1998-99 against Rs 4 paid last year.

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