MUMBAI, Nov. 29

BRIDGE Information Systems (Bridge), an international provider of financial information services, has announced a partnership with DotEx International Ltd, promoted by National Stock Exchange of India (NSE.IT) and i-flex solutions.

Speaking at a press conference, Mr Ajay Puri, Director, Bridge, said: ``Through its Bridge Internet Solutions, Bridge will enable users of dotexplaza.com to access Indian data, news, commentary and analysis from Bridge News.''

Mr Puri said that Bridge has already entered into partnerships with two Web sites other than dotexplaza.com and has plans to sign up at least half a dozen more by the end of the financial year.

The average cost for the applications and information provided by Bridge works out to an average of $20,000 per month, he said.

Available to the Indian market by the end of the year, DotEx will enable brokers and general investors to electronically trade securities listed on India's stock exchanges.

According to Mr Peter Coker, President, Bridge Internet Solutions, Bridge will be targeting bankers and brokers who will need to access the Net for information.