** Shares of Force Motors FORC.NS surge as much as 19.6% to a record high of 20,500 rupees; last up 15.6%
** The Traveller van manufacturer posted a ~55% y/y rise in first-quarter net profit, aided by strong demand for its multi-seater vans
** Rev from ops grew ~22% to 22.97 billion rupees ($266.2 million)
** Stock on track to log busiest trading session in more than 2 years, volumes at 5.6x the 30-day avg
** Year-to-date, stock up 203%
($1 = 86.3010 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
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