** Shares of CESC NSE:CESC rise 2.3% to 174.3 rupees
** Power supplier posts 20% y/y rise in September-quarter consol net profit; rev from ops rises 12% y/y
** CESC rated "strong buy" by 11 analysts on average; median target price is 204 rupees – data compiled by LSEG
** Stock down 6.2% YTD