Parke-Davis net rises 23.8% to Rs 5.9 cr; sales slip to Rs 82 cr
Parke-Davis has registered a 23.8% increase in net profit at Rs 5.87 crore for the first five months ended August 31, 1999 as against Rs 4.74 crore in the corresponding period last year.

GSFC plans buyback in current financial year
Gujarat State Fertilizers and Chemicals is planning to buy back its shares during the current financial year and is expected to approach its shareholders for approval at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Vadodara today.

Priya Food to tap market to fund capacity expansion
Priya Food Products Ltd is planning a public issue during the later half of 2000. This is to finance investments worth Rs 10 crore lined up for expanding capacity of the manufacturing unit, according to chairman GP Agarwal.

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