** Shares of project management and tech services provider
TRF TTRO.NS jump 20% to its highest since Sept. 2022, when a
merger with Tata Steel TISC.NS was first announced
** Merger between the two stands terminated, both firms said
** Tata Steel up 1.5%, its highest since Sept. 2021
** TRF navigated challenging operating environment, saw a
turnaround in performance with significant support by Tata
Steel, says the steelmaker
** TRF trading volume at 3.3 times the 30-day avg
** TRF gained ~48% in 2023, outpacing a ~24% gain in TISC
(Reporting by Manvi Pant in Bengaluru)
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