** Shares of HDFC Asset Management Co HDFA.NS rise 1.4% to 5,587.50 rupees, set to gain for fourth straight session
** BofA raises PT to 5,610 rupees from 4,995 rupees after factoring in higher AUM growth
** Asset management co on Thursday reported rise in Q1 consolidated profit of 23.8% Y/Y and revenue by 24.9%
** HDFA's total quarterly average AUM grew 7% Q/Q
** HSBC raises AUM estimates from 16-17% growth to ~19%
** CLSA raises PT to 5,670 rupees from 4,545 rupees and Jefferies raises PT to 6,100 rupees from 5,000 rupees
** Analysts, on average, have PT of 5,393 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** HDFA up ~33% YTD
(Reporting by Vijay Malkar)
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