** Shares of Greaves Cotton GRVL.NS rise as much as 2.94%
to 136.65 rupees, post their biggest intraday pct gain in a week
** The rise comes after the engineering firm that makes
engines and heavy equipment announces entry into high-speed
electric two-wheeler segment with the launch of Ampere Primus at
109,900 rupees
** Greaves also launches entry-level e-scooter Ampere Zeal
EX, at a price of 69,900 rupees
** The latest launches will strength the company's
leadership in electric last-mile mobility, says Sanjay Behl CEO
and executive director of co's electric mobility unit
** About 441,866 shares change hands, one-third of the
30-day avg of 1.34 mln shares - Refinitiv data
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
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