** Shares of Newgen Software Technologies NEWG.NS rise as
much as 10.7% to a record high of 959 rupees
** Co reports 31.7% Y/Y rise in March-qtr consolidated net
profit; while rev from ops up 23%
** NEWG also recommends final dividend of 4 rupees per share
** Stock on track for seventh consecutive session of gain if
trends hold
** More than 1.6 mln shares change hands by 1:10 p.m. IST,
6.8x the 30-day avg; busiest day yet since March 15
** Including session's gains, stock up 22.4% YTD
(Reporting by Navamya Ganesh Acharya in Bengaluru)
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