** Shares of Indian exchange operator BSE BSEL.NS up 7.2%
at 2,179.1 rupees, best intra-day pct gain since Feb 1
** Investec upgraded stock to "buy" from "hold" on bets of
market share gains, strong derivative volumes
** Brokerage expects improved margin profile for co in Q4,
cites potential to achieve a 45-50% EPS CAGR (FY24-26) and
strong cash flow
** Investec keeps PT at 2,800 rupees
** BSEL rated "buy" with median PT at 2,762.50 rupees - LSEG
data
** Brokerage says recent 20% correction from a peak in Feb
is good time to buy BSEL
** Stock is down 2% YTD after surging four-fold in 2023
(Reporting by Sethuraman NR)
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Messaging: nallur.sethuraman.thomsonreuters.com@reuters.net))