** Shares of Hindustan Zinc HZNC.NS rise 2.5% to 625.3 rupees
** Stock up for third straight session, to highest level since August 2024
** Silver XAG= extends its record run to $72.70/ounce; the white metal has gained ~149% so far this year GOL/
** HZNC is India's largest silver producer and the fifth-largest globally
** Avg rating of 14 analysts on HZNC is "hold"; median PT is 491.50 rupees - data compiled by LSEG
** Stock up ~41% YTD
(Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru)
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