India's HAL gains on reports of government approving order for 97 fighter jets
** Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) HIAE.NS rises 2.1% to 4,545 rupees ** Government approves order for 97 fighter jets worth 620 bln rupees ($7.12 bln) from HAL, local media reports, citing sources ** HAL did not immediately respond to Reuters' request for comment ** HIAE gains ~9% YTD ($1 = 87.1260 Indian rupees) (Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru) ((Manvi.Pant@thomsonreuters.com; +918447554364;))
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