L&T Infotech, the technology arm of engineering and construction firm Larsen & Toubro, is reported to be in advanced talks to buy a majority stake in Patni Computer Systems.
The state-run Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers is reortedly set to enter cement distribution through its 6,000-strong dealer network.
Maytas Infra secured a contract worth Rs 790 crore from IL&FS Transportation Networks for four-laning of part of a highway in Maharashtra.
VE Commercial Vehicles, the joint venture of Eicher Motors and Sweden's Volvo, on Thursday said Indian sales of Eicher-branded commercial vehicles rose 71% to 2,024 trucks and buses in October 2009, compared with 1,183 units in October 2008. Exports went up an annual 26.6% to 233 units.
Punjab National Bank has entered into joint venture agreement with FIM Bank, Malta, Banca IFIS, Italy and Blend Financial Services, Mumbai. The joint venture will provide factoring, forfeiting and trade finance services, the state-run lender said in a statement.