** Shares of Shakti Pumps SHPU.NS rise as much as 7.9% to
925 rupees, highest since Aug. 31
** Co received 20-year patent for high starting-torque,
direct-line operated, energy-efficient motor from the Indian
government
** SHPU trading above its 50-day, 100-day and 200-day simple
moving averages, indicating bullish sentiment
** More than 842,950 shares change hands by 11:30 a.m. IST
vs 1.7x 30-day avg of 507,115 shares
** Stock up 109.9% so far this year up to last close
(Reporting by Ashna Teresa Britto in Bengaluru)
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