COMPANIES

• HLL reports meagre growth in net profit
• Global Telesystems to acquire Thermax Systems
• Reliance clarifies stand on Bombay Dyeing stake
• Dabur to close in on insurance partner by year-end
• Crompton sells stake in CG Powerware
• HM and M&M enter into pact for petrol engines
• Grasim textile arm to be dropped
• Madura Garments to tie up with global designers

CAPITAL MARKET

• Zee Interactive unveils 24-hour learning channel 
• Sensex dips at the Bombay Stock Exchange