** Shares of Indian hotel developer Brigade Hotel Ventures BRIA.NS rise 2.23% to 62.16 rupees
** Co's quarterly profit rises nearly 1.5x, rev from ops increases 11.6%
** Co expects growth to be led by existing hotels and ramp-up in select properties; strengthening portfolio with nine upcoming hotels in luxury and upscale segments - statement
** Both analysts covering the stock rate it "strong buy"; median PT is 113.50 rupees - LSEG
** Stock down ~7% so far in January
(Reporting by Abhirami G in Bengaluru)
((abhirami.g@thomsonreuters.com))