Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
3 October 2000

DIVIDEND DETAILS
SECURITY TITLE
*GDR(Reg S) / GDR(144A)
MNEMONIC CODE         *VSND / 01KB
SEDOL CODE            *4-938-022 / 2-934-077
DIVIDEND AMOUNT       *US$0.021
PROVISIONAL EX DATE   *04-10-00
RECORD DATE           *06-10-00
PAYMENT DATE          *Info n/av
NOTES *Awaiting confirmation of payment date.