** Shares of Kirloskar Oil Engines KIRO.NS jump 14% to 1,077 rupees, their highest since December 19, 2024
** Stock hits its biggest intraday percentage gain since May 15
** The diesel engine maker posts a 27.4% y/y rise in September-quarter consol net profit; revenue from ops rises 30% y/y
** Trading volume ~10x the 30-day avg in busiest session since October 28
** KIRO rated "strong buy" by four analysts, on average; median target price is 1,225 rupees – data compiled by LSEG
** Stock up 4.9%, YTD
(Reporting by Rudra Pratap Singh in Bengaluru)
((rudrapratap.singh@thomsonreuters.com))