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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
Report of Foreign Private Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the quarter ended September 30, 2000
Commission File Number 000-27663
SATYAM INFOWAY LIMITED
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Not Applicable
(Translation of registrant's name into English)
Republic of India
(Jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)
Maanasarovar Towers
271-A, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai 600 018, India
(91) 44-435-3221
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports
under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20F X Form 40 F
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information
contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the
Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes No X
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If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to registrant in
connection with Rule 12g3-2(b). Not applicable.
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS.
On October 10, 2000, Satyam Infoway announced its consolidated U.S. GAAP
results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2000. A copy of the related
press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, thereunder duly organized.
Date: October 10, 2000 SATYAM INFOWAY LIMITED
By: /s/ T.R. Santhanakrishnan
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Name: T.R. Santhanakrishnan
Title: Chief Financial Officer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit Number Description
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99.1 Press Release dated October 10, 2000.
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