** India's Thangamayil Jewellery THNG.NS rises 20%, the
exchange-allowed maximum, to 1,863.05 rupees
** Stock on track for biggest one-day pct gain since June
2024, snaps seven-session losing streak
** Co sees opening day sales of 161 million rupees ($1.85
million) in its new Chennai store
** THNG did not have a material presence in Chennai before,
a high potential market, which makes up 40%-45% of Tamil Nadu
state's jewellery sales - HDFC Securities
** Brokerage expects THNG to adopt a "cluster strategy" and
launch another 10-15 stores in Chennai and nearby areas over the
next 12-18 months, getting the most bang for its buck
** With session's rise, stock extends 12-month gain to 44.5%
($1 = 87.1550 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Ananta Agarwal in Bengaluru)
((Ananta.Agarwal@thomsonreuters.com))