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In the absence of significant triggers, earnings announcements dictate trends.
Although earnings are down 70% YoY, company does 44% better on sequential basis.
Improvement attributable to higher sales and improved gross margins over the year.
Bank declares a cash dividend of Rs3 per share, taking total payouts in 9MCY12 to Rs10.
Becomes second stock market to breach previous record since global financial crisis.
However, unconsolidated profits decline 3% year-on-year2012.