** Shares of chemical producer NAFL.NS rise as much as
6.1% to 1,655 rupees, their highest since April 28
** Mumbai-based co on Tuesday reported nearly eight-fold
jump in consol March qtr profit, helped by performance in
speciality business division and international demand
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** Co also said its order book position was strong in new
fiscal year
** NAFL shares up ~55% this year as of last close
** About 335,000 shrs change hands in early trade,
2.4x30-day avg of 139,500 shrs
** Nine out of 12 analysts tracking stock recommend "buy or
strong buy"; 3 "hold" - Refinitiv data
(Reporting by Nallur Sethuraman in Bengaluru)
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