** Shares of electronic equipment maker Astra Microwave
Products ASTM.NS rise 4.3% to 909 rupees; set for third
straight session of gains
** Co signs MoU with explosive bolts and cable cutter maker
Premier Explosives PRMR.NS to develop and sell multiple
products jointly
** PRMR up 3.8% at 584 rupees, set for best day in two weeks
** ASTM up ~49% so far this year; set for sixth straight
year of gains
** PRMR has jumped ~83% YTD; on track for fifth consecutive
yearly gains
(Reporting by Dimpal Gulwani in Bengaluru)
((dimpal.gulwani@thomsonreuters.com))