** Shares of Asian Energy Services ASIE.NS rise as much as
9.6% to 97.9 rupees, their highest since Aug 10, 2022
** The energy service firm says holding co Oilmax Energy was
granted a 20-year mining lease for crude oil and natural gas
from Gujarat
** Shares mark sharpest intraday gain since March 9, set for
a second straight day of gains
** More than 100,000 shares change hands in early trade vs
30-day avg of 241,527 shares
** Stock up 22.6% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Aleef Jahan in Bengaluru)
((aleefjahan.cs@thomsonreuters.com))