** Shares of SKS Technologies Group SKS.AX rise as much as
12.1% to A$0.37, its highest level since Feb. 1, 2017
** Stock posts its biggest intraday pct gain since Dec. 22,
2023
** Technology co posts half year net profit of A$1.8 million
versus A$406,176 in previous corresponding year
** Adds sales growth has increased by 22% to A$53.7 mln
** About 386,501 shares change hands vs 30-day average
volume of 101,902 shares
** Stock up 16.7% so far this year, as of last close
(Reporting by Megha Rani)
((Megha.Rani2@thomsonreuters.com;))