** Shares of Waaree Energies WAAN.NS rise 2% to 2,165.55 rupees apiece
** Jefferies initiates the coverage of the renewable energy company at "hold" rating
** Brokerage sees WAAN as a key beneficiary of the potential 24% growth in India's solar installations over fiscal years 2024 and 2030
** Indian government's policy in favour of domestic solar modules makers and U.S. policy shunning Chinese modules have created attractive economics for WAAN, according to Jefferies
** WAAN shares are down 24% in 2025 so far, according to data compiled by LSEG
(Reporting by Bharath Rajeswaran in Bengaluru)
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