** Shares of Exide Industries EXID.NS rise as much as 3.8%
to 531.5 rupees, their highest levels since July 31
** The battery and power storage systems maker invested over
1 bln rupees (~$12 mln) in unit Exide Energy Solutions
** Unit engaged in making lithium-ion battery cells, modules
and packs for electric vehicles and stationary applications
** More than 6.2 mln shares change hands, 1.6x its 30-day
avg
** Sixteen analysts covering the stock on avg have a "hold"
rating; median PT is 502 rupees - LSEG data
** Stock up 67% so far this year
($1 = 83.9850 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Ashna Teresa Britto in Bengaluru)
((AshnaTeresa.Britto@thomsonreuters.com ; ( +91 8078332441))