** Shares of technology solutions co APSL.NS rise as much
as 4.98% to 227.75 rupees, their highest since Nov. 18
** Co says it will acquire majority stake in automatic gates
maker Toshi Automatic Systems Pvt Ltd; did not provide a deal
value
** APSL says Toshi makes automatic gates required in BRTS,
Metro and Airport Transit projects, has a large manufacturing
plant in central Indian state Uttar Pradesh
** Says Toshi has been servicing multiple projects in the
public transportation domain
** Says acquisition through partly by subscription of fresh
equity to be issued by Toshi and partly by acquiring equity
stake from existing shareholders
** APSL shares up 135.2% this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Nallur Sethuraman in Bengaluru)
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