** Indian warplane maker Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HIAE.NS climbs as much as 1.6% to 4,980 rupees
** Co wins bid to take over private production of India’s Small Satellite Launch Vehicle, Reuters reports
** Company slated to win the bid was expected to pay 3 billion rupees to India's space regulator - Reuters reported in February
** Analysts' avg rating on stock is "buy", median PT is 5,645 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** Stock up ~19% YTD
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
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