** Shares of L&T Technology Services LTEH.NS rise 2.6% to
5,490 rupees; top pct gainer on Nifty IT Index .NIFTYIT
** Co on Tuesday reported Q3 net profit marginally above
estimates, but rev below expectations
** However, co retained rev growth forecast for current
fiscal year; expects 17.5%-18.5% growth in constant currency
** LTEH to benefit from multi-vertical presence, expects
strong rev growth over years, says Motilal Oswal
** Adds, expects co to benefit from improved industry
spending
** More than 242,000 shares change hands in early trade, 1x
its 30-day avg
** Stock gained ~43% in 2023, outpacing 24.1% growth in
Nifty IT index
($1 = 83.1325 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Ashna Teresa Britto in Bengaluru)
((AshnaTeresa.Britto@thomsonreuters.com ; ( +91 8078332441))