COMPANIES

• No open offer for Williamson Magor
• Maruti to launch new multi utility vehicle
• Kaun Banega..to enter Guinness Book
• AV Birla Group to up stake in group companies
• Decks cleared for Bharti's basic telecom services
• MTNL plans major foray overseas
• Times Music in licensing deal with Tommy Boy Music
• Dabur freezes Dabon funding
• ICICI to fund acquisition of intangibles
• SBI blueprint for bigger slice of retail market
• PowerGen to stay in Bina, Rosa joint ventures

GENERAL

• Enron's chairman votes for DPC
• DPC lenders mount pressure to ensure payment

PEOPLE

• Board changes at Williamson Magor