India's Kitex Garments up on merger plan
** Shares of Kitex Garments KITE.NS rises 5% to 491.6
rupees
** Apparel maker said it has considered acquiring its unit
Kitex Childrenswear
** Co did not provide further details on the potential deal
** Stock rose 118% YTD, its biggest yearly gain since
listing in 2012
(Reporting by Yagnoseni Das in Bengaluru)
((Yagnoseni.Das@thomsonreuters.com;))
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