SHR NSA BSE 11026

December 7, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
MUMBAI 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re: Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.

We have to inform you that pursuant to the Resolution passed by Circular dated December 6, 2004, by the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee,
4,950 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
5,998 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
4,775 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,83,47,071 shares to 17,83,62,794 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,



(R.Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

SHR NSA BSE 10717

November 24, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
MUMBAI 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re: Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.

We have to inform you that pursuant to the Resolution passed by Circular dated November 19, 2004, by the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee,
3,200 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
12,986 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
3,100 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,83,27,785 shares to 17,83,47,071 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,



(R.Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

SHR NSA BSE 10477

October 27, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
MUMBAI 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re: A) Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock           Options.
      B) Allotment of shares from shares kept in abeyance (Rights           Issue 1999)

We have to inform you that at the Meeting of the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee of the Board held on October 27, 2004,
4,200 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
5,223 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
21,550 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002 and
168 shares were allotted from shares kept in abeyance at the time of Rights Issue 1999.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,82,96,644 shares to 17,83,27,785 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,



(R.Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

SHR NSA BSE 10208

October 11, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
MUMBAI 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re:Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.

We have to inform you that pursuant to the Resolution passed by Circular dated October 7, 2004, by the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee,
6,200 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
1,950 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
10,825 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,82,77,669 shares to 17,82,96,644 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,



(R.Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

SHR NSA BSE 9672

September 24, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
MUMBAI 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re:Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.

We have to inform you that pursuant to the Resolution passed by Circular dated September 23, 2004, by the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee,
9,750.shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
7,844 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
17,770 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,82,42,305 shares to 17,82,77,669 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,



(R.Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

SHR NSA BSE 8998

September 6, 2004.

The General Manager-Department of  Corporate Services
The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re:Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.

We have to inform you that pursuant to the Resolution passed by Circular dated September 2, 2004, by the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee,
14,950 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,
10,825 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001
17,050 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,81,99,480 shares as on July 22, 2004 to 17,82,42,305 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Cos. Ltd.,

May 5, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Re: A) Allotment of shares against exercise of Employees Stock Options.
     B) Allotment of shares from shares kept in abeyance (Rights Issue 1999)

We have to inform you that at the Meeting of the Shareholders/Investors Grievance Committee of the Board held on May 5, 2004

5,750 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2000,

3,699 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2001

5,250 shares were allotted against exercise of Stock Options granted to employees under the Employees Stock Option Scheme 2002, and

28 shares were allotted from shares kept in abeyance at the time of Rights Issue 1999.

Consequently, the paid up Share Capital of the Company has increased from 17,80,52,454 shares as on April 20,2004 to 17,80,67,181 shares of Rs.10/- face value, as of date. The Company will shortly be filing applications for listing/trading permission in respect of these shares.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Companies Ltd.,

(R. Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

August 10, 2004

Sub : Appointment of Mr. A. Anjeneyan as Compliance Officer under SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading Rules & Regulations) 1992.

Pursuant to the retirement of Mr P K Sinor, Wholetime Director & Company Secretary from the Company's services with effect from 1st August 2004, the ACC Board has appointed Mr A Anjeneyan as Company Secretary with effect from 1st August 2004.

Mr. Anjeneyan will be the compliance officer to whom all applications for Pre clearance of transactions in shares as well as other communications under the SEBI (Prohibition of Insider Trading Rules & Regulations) 1992 should be addressed to.

You may send your e-mails seeking Pre clearance for purchase/sale of shares to anjeneyan@acccement.com with a copy marked to sujata@acccement.com.

(R. Padmanabhan)
Sr. Manager - Shares

August 2, 2004.

The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Sub : Mr P K Sinor, Wholetime Director & Company Secretary - Retirement from Service

We wish to inform you that Mr P K Sinor, Wholetime Director & Company Secretary has retired from the Company's servicees with effect from 1st August 2004.

The Board of Directors has at its Meeting held on 22nd July 2004, placed on record its warm appreciation of the most valuable services rendered by Mr Sinor during his long and fruitful association of 29 years with the ACC Organisation.

The ACC Board has appointed Mr A Anjeneyan as Company Secretary with effect from 1st August 2004.

The Board has also appointed Mr Anjeneyan as the Compliance Officer pursuant to Clause 47 of the Listing Agreement with the Stock Exchange/(s) and for the purpose of National Securities Depository Limited and Central Depository Services Ltd., Mr Anjeneyan shall be incharge of Investors' Services and all related matters.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Companies Ltd.,

( M L Narula )
Managing Director

May 5, 2004.

The General Manager-Department of  Corporate Services
The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Sub:  Appointment of Mr Naresh Chandra and Mr R K Vashishtha as Additional Directors

The Board of Directors at its Meeting held today appointed Mr Naresh Chandra and Mr R K Vashishtha as Additional Directors on the Board with immediate effect.

Mr Naresh Chandra, a distinguished member of the Indian Administrative Service (IAS), has served on numerous important Committees. In particular, he headed the Committee on Corporate Audit and Governance and is the architect of the far reaching reforms suggested by this Committee in regard to corporate governance and accountability. Mr Chandra has held various important positions including that of the Cabinet Secretary, Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister of India, Governor of Gujarat and Ambassador to the United States of America. He is also a director on the boards of various large companies.

Mr R K Vashishtha is the Managing Director of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), and is a well known and highly respected figure in the world of insurance.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Companies Ltd.,

( P K Sinor )
Director & Company Secretary

May 5, 2004.

The General Manager-Department of  Corporate Services
The Stock Exchange Mumbai,
Phiroze Jeeejeebhoy Towers,
Dalal Street,
Mumbai 400 001.

Dear Sirs,

Sub:  Recommendation by the Board of Directors in respect of  dividend for the financial year ended 31st March  2004

We have to inform you that the Board of Directors of the Company at its Meeting held today have considered the Audited Accounts for the year 2003-2004 and recommended payment of dividend at the rate of Rs.4/- (Rupees four only) per share for the financial year ended 31st March, 2004.

It has accordingly been decided to close the Register of Members and Share Transfer Books of the Company from Thursday, the 1st July 2004 to Friday, the 9th July 2004 (both days inclusive) for the purpose of determining payment of the above dividend to the shareholders.

The said dividend, if approved by the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Company to be held on Friday, 9th July 2004, will be made payable to those shareholders whose names stand on the Register of Members on 9th July 2004. In respect of shares held in dematerialised form in the Depository System, the dividend will be paid to the beneficial owners as on 30th June 2004 as per the list provided by the Depositories.  The dividend will be payable on and from 22nd July 2004.

Thanking you,

Yours faithfully,
For The Associated Cement Companies Ltd.,

( P K Sinor )
Director & Company Secretary