** Shares of cement maker Kesoram Industries KSRM.NS rise
as much as 4.96% to 123.80 rupees, highest level since Jan. 18,
2018; hits upper circuit
** UltraTech Cement ULTC.NS is conducting due diligence at
KRSM, exploring existing promoter buyout or co's cement business
acquisition - CNBC-TV18 post on X
** Stock on track for third consecutive session of gains, if
trend holds
** More than 8.7 mln shares change hands by 3:07 p.m. IST,
4.2x of 30-day avg
** Stock up nearly 107% YTD
(Reporting by Ashish Chandra in Bengaluru)
((ashish.chandra@thomsonreuters.com (+91 7982114624))