± NTPC in talks with Toshiba Corp to build a pilot project in India to capture and store carbon emissions. (BS)
± SBI raised its base rate and the benchmark prime lending rate by 25bps each. (BS)
± The Bajaj Group mulling a return to scooter manufacturing. (ET)
± SBI plans to sell retail bonds once again to raise Rs20bn. (ET)
± Apollo Tyres plans to set up car radial-tyre plants in Eastern Europe. (ET)
± GE Shipping withdraws the draft red herring prospectus of its subsidiary, Greatship (India) Ltd. (BS)
± M&M has fixed Rs66.55 per share for an open offer to acquire 20% additional stake in EPC Industries from public shareholders. (ET)
± Dexia Group, European banking major may rope in YesBank and IndusInd Bank to takeover its Israel operations. (ET)
± IDFC raises Rs7.65bn in its second bond sale in less than four months, up 66% from the first one. (ET)
± S Kumars Nationwide plans to make it a Rs5bn brand in the next 3-5 years. (BS)
± Uttam Galva, Bhushan Steel and APL Apollo eye Lloyds Steel, which has an annual steelmaking capacity of 0.6mn tonnes. (ET)