** Shares of Indian Crane manufacturer Action Construction
Equipment ACEL.NS rise as much as 2.9% to 1,560.22 rupees
** Co says it is currently in discussions with KATO WORKS CO
6390.T , a Japanese construction equipment manufacturer to
establish a joint venture in India
** JV intends to produce medium and large sized cranes
** Stock eyes a third straight week of gains, if trend holds
** Stock has risen 87% YTD, following the biggest yearly
rise of ~173% in 2023
(Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)
((Yagnoseni.das@thomsonreuters.com))