** Shares of Bajaj Auto BAJA.NS rise as much as 4.8% to its highest since October 24, 2024 at 10,477.5 rupees
** Stock up for the third straight session
** The two-wheeler maker's April 2026 total sales jump 40% Y/Y to 513,792 units
** BAJA stock is among top gainers on blue-chip Nifty 50 .NSEI index and auto stocks .NIFTYAUTO
** Stock rated "buy" on avg; median PT is 10,401 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** YTD, stock up 11.3%
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru)
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