** Shares of Ridley Corp RIC.AX rise as much as 19.9% to A$2.95, its biggest intraday pct gain since May 13, 2025
** Co posts HY statutory NPAT of A$52.7 million ($37.54 million), up 137.4% from pcp
** Shares hit highest level since Nov 6, 2025
** YTD, shares up 5.7%
($1 = 1.4039 Australian dollars)
(Reporting by Nichiket Sunil in Bengaluru)
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