** VA Tech Wabag VATE.NS jumps 7.8% to 1,491.9 rupees
** Water treatment firm enters into non-binding equity partnership of $100 mln with an investor consortium, including Norfund, for dedicated platform
** Municipal platform to focus on development of capital projects for the municipal sector
** More than 853,000 shares traded, 1.4x its 30-day avg
** Stock up 6% so far this month, on track to snap three month losing streak
(Reporting by Ashna Teresa Britto in Bengaluru)
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