** Shares of India's Metro Brands METB.NS rise as much as
8.5% to a record high of 1441.20 rupees
** U.S.-based athleisure chain Foot Locker FL.N inks deal
with co to enter the Indian market in 2024
** Stock sees busiest day in nearly 2 months
** Average rating of 15 analysts equivalent of "hold," their
median PT is 1,231 rupees - ~10% below its current price
** Stock last up 3%, taking YTD gains to ~55%; It had nearly
doubled in 2022
(Reporitng by Nishit Navin)
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