** Shares of Arvind Fashions ARVF.NS rise 8% to 540.5 rupees, their highest level since late-December
** Co, which retails Calvin Klein and Tommy Hilfiger brands in India, posted a 20% y/y rise in first-quarter core profit, as new store openings and a focus on higher-priced apparel helped
** About 1.2 million shares traded, 3x the 30-day avg
** Stock rated "strong buy" on avg, median PT at 672 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** Year-to-date, stock up ~5%
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
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