** Shares of automotive designer CT Automotive Group CTA.L
jump as much as 33.1% to near 2-month high of 46.6p
** If gains hold, stock set to post record intra-day pct
gain
** CEO says group navigated through a turbulent year and is
now on an upward trajectory, with new awards and customer wins
** Says global chip shortage is subsiding with majority of
the suppliers reporting surplus in 2023
** Adds manufacturing facilities recovered from specific
operational challenges experienced in Q4 2022
** As of last close, stock down 63% YTD
(Reporting by Hani Kollathodi in Bengaluru)
((Hani.Kollathodi@thomsonreuters.com;))