UK's 3i Group tops FTSE 100 after strong Q3 update
** Shares of UK-based investment company 3i Group III.L up 12.4% at 3,539p ** Stock set for biggest daily surge in almost six years, top gainer on the FTSE 100 .FTSE, which is up 0.59% ** Co says NAV per share rose to 3,017p at December 31 and a 20% total return over nine months, driven by strong performance at discount retailer Action ** In 2025, the stock fell about 8.4% (Reporting by Judes Joseph in Bengaluru) ((judes.joseph@thomsonreuters.com;))