** Indus Towers INUS.NS rises 2.3% to 379.9 rupees, highest in nearly three months
** Mobile tower operator's Q2 consol revenue rises ~10% y/y
** Profit falls 17% y/y as expenses surge ~40% y/y
** Jefferies says results beat estimates across board
** Upgrades to "buy" from "hold"; hikes PT to 425 rupees from 345 rupees, ~15% premium to last close
** Says India's top court verdict allowing federal government to consider client Vodafone Idea's VODA.NS adjusted gross revenue grievances will improve co's tenancy outlook
** Adds development will improve visibility on dividends, trigger stock's re-rating
** INUS rated "buy" on avg; median PT at 408 rupees, per data compiled by LSEG
** YTD, stock gains 11%
($1 = 87.8950 Indian rupees)
(Reporting by Manvi Pant)
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