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Private-sector power utility JSW Energy enjoyed an impressive increase in its net profit during the three months ended June 30, 2013, thanks to lower costs and higher income.

In a statement, released on Friday, JSW said its net profit jumped from Rs 3.41 crore in the April-June quarter of FY2012-13 to Rs 214.26 crore in the corresponding three months of current financial year.

Punjab National Bank (PNB) on Friday announced that it had requested the government to provide it with a fund support of Rs 1,500 crore to help it improve its capital base.

The government-run lender announced the move after reporting a year-on-year increase of 2.4 per cent in net profit for the first quarter of current fiscal.

K R Kamath, chairman & managing director of PNB, said, "We have approached the government and sought Rs. 1,500 crore in the current fiscal."

New Delhi, July 27 : Passenger car market leader Maruti Suzuki Saturday said it would enter the commercial vehicle segment by developing a diesel-powered light commercial vehicle (LCV).

According to the company, it will develop a new version of Suzuki's LCV Carry which will be powered by a diesel and compressed natural gas (CNG) engine option.

The company further said that its engineers would require a time period of two years to develop the new product from the existing Carry platform.

London, July 27 : England batsman Kevin Pietersen is hopeful to play the third Ashes Test against Australia starting Aug 1 at Old Trafford.

Pietersen sustained a calf injury in the second Test and missed the second innings for the hosts.

England took a 2-0 lead by winning the second Test by 347.

The England selectors will announce the squad Sunday and if they name an extra batsman, Pietersen is likely to miss the third Test, reports the Telegraph.

Mumbai, July 27 : The role of actresses has evolved a great deal in the Indian film industry, believes Chitrangada Singh, who says they've come a long way from being just "pretty faces on screen" once upon a time.

"Indian cinema has really evolved in the recent years and the role of actresses as well. They are not just pretty faces on screen, rather there is huge potential and opportunity to grow as an actor," Chitrangada told IANS in an exclusive interview.

London, July 27 : Retired soccer champion David Beckham has flaunted his toned abs in an advertisement for his new men's fragrance, David Beckham Classic.

Beckham's perfect abs are seen in a video that he has posted on his YouTube channel. The video comes with the message - "Hope you all like it", reports femalefirst. co. uk.

The advertisement shows Beckham walking into his dressing room wearing a casual t-shirt before pulling it off to show off his tattooed torso. He then pouts in the mirror while examining his reflection and puts on a crisp white shirt.