Shares of Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) rallied 10 per cent to Rs 952 on the BSE in Monday's intra-day trade after the firm reported a healthy operational performance in the October-December quarter. Revenue of the firm stood at Rs 14,057 crore, up 16% from the same period last year. The company had an exceptional loss of Rs 1,213.98 crore for the December quarter, representing impairment provisions for certain long-term assets and other exposures. The profit before exceptional loss stood at Rs 1,745 crore for the quarter. The increase in operating margins was driven by cost optimisation and operating leverage. The company sold 97,420 tractors in the domestic market in Q3 FY21, registering a 20 per cent growth over the corresponding period. Global research firm Goldman Sachs has maintained a buy rating on the stock with a target of Rs 1,029 per share.