** Shares of Hindustan Aeronautics HIAE.NS rise 2% to 4,541 rupees after tech transfer pact
** Indian space agency ISRO, commercial arm NSIL and regulator IN-SPACe enable HAL to manufacture Small Satellite Launch Vehicle
** SSLV can carry 500kg payload to low-Earth orbit for communication, earth observation uses
** HAL gets autonomy to build, own, operate launch vehicle; 2-yr tech absorption, then 10-yr production phase
** 18 analysts have a "buy" rating on avg, median PT is 5,800 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** Stock up nearly 9% YTD
(Reporting by Urvi Dugar)
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