** Shares of Australia's Transurban rise 0.6% to A$13.12, set for strongest trading session since Oct 17

** Analysts at Jarden say the toll road operator is maintaining its growth within its network

** Brokerage says TCL generates substantial operating cash flow and still provides a relatively safe haven in defensive quality operator

** Regulatory risks are real but are being managed proactively, recognising TCL's significant social licence to operate — Jarden

** Stock has fallen 4.8% YTD, as of last close

(Reporting by Rishav Chatterjee in Bengaluru)

((Rishav.Chatterjee@thomsonreuters.com))