** Shares of industrial equipment maker GMM Pfaudler
GMMP.NS rise as much as 4.08% to 1917.95 rupees, highest since
Sept. 16
** Stock posts biggest intraday pct gain since Sept. 13
** Co gets approval for acquisition of balance 46% stake in
GMM International S.à.r.l from the Secretary of State for
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, United Kingdom
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** More than 167,854 shares change hands by 0625 GMT vs
30-day avg of 309,326 shares
** All 3 analysts covering the stock have a "strong buy"
rating; median PT is 2,285 rupees - Refinitiv data
** Stock up 13.7% YTD up to last close
(Reporting by Anuran Sadhu in Bengaluru)
((Anuran.Sadhu@thomsonreuters.com;))