** India's Jindal Stainless JIST.NS climbs 2.4% to 662 rupees
** Jefferies initiates coverage on co with "buy" rating, PT of 800 rupees
** JIST continues to enjoy steady growth for stainless steel in India, says Jefferies
** Adds, while Chinese imports amid weak global demnd pose near term risks, any anti-dumping duties in India and a potential global demand recovery will counter the impact
** JIST among nine stocks on 15-member metals index .NIFTYMET rated "buy" or higher
** Stock trims YTD losses to 5.3% vs metals index's 7.6% climb
(Reporting by Kashish Tandon in Bengaluru)
((Kashish.tandon@thomsonreuters.com))