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SIGNATURE GORDON H. SILVER
TITLE VICE PRESIDENT
EXHIBIT TO FORM N-SAR
NAME OF FUND: Putnam Nomura Dividend Income Fund, Inc.
SEC FILE NO.: 811-6193
FILING FOR PERIOD ENDED: February 28, 1994
ITEM: 77D: POLICIES WITH RESPECT TO SECURITY INVESTMENTS
(b) The Fund will no longer invest 40% of its assets in
utilities. The Fund will, however, invest at least 25% of its
assets in utilities.
