Monsanto declares interim dividend of Rs 12

The Directors of Monsanto India Limited have declared an interim dividend of Rs.12/- per share.The Shareholders, whose name appears on the members register on the "Record Date" i.e. November 11, 2008 will be entitled for the interim dividend.The Dividend will be paid on or after November 11, 2008.The Stock closed the day at Rs.1175.15, down by Rs.104.05 or 8.13%. The stock hit an intraday high of Rs.1277.95 and low of Rs.1150.The total traded quantity was 4508 at an average price of Rs.1220.38 resulting in a turnover of Rs.55.01 Lakhs.