** Shares of Som Distilleries and Breweries Ltd SDB.NS
rise 2.4% to 278.6 rupees
** Stock rose as much as 3.7% to session's high of 281.95
rupees
** Shares gain after the alcoholic beverages maker said its
unit is going to start trial production at their facility
located in the southern state of Karnataka on March 30
** We have bolstered our production capabilities and
optimized our processes, ensuring that we can meet the increased
demand expected during the peak beer consumption season - SOM
Distilleries
** Stock on track for a third consecutive session of gains,
if trends hold
** Including session's move, SDB stock down 1.9% YTD
(Reporting by Navamya Ganesh Acharya in Bengaluru)
((Navamya.GaneshAcharya@thomsonreuters.com; +91 8805175330 ;))