** Shares of Craftsman Automation CRAF.NS rise 2.8% to
4,305 rupees
** The automotive and industrial engineering firm said on
Thursday it will commence the commercial operations of its new
plant in southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu
** Average rating of seven analysts tracking CRAF is "buy",
median PT is 5,395 rupees - LSEG data
** Stock poised to snap seven consecutive session of losses,
if trend holds
** CRAF down 20.4% YTD compared to a 54.8% rise in 2023
(Reporting by Navamya Ganesh Acharya in Bengaluru)
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