The Indian market ended lower, breaking a six-day winning streak, as investors turned cautious ahead of Powell’s Jackson Hole speech and looming US tariffs. Despite global uncertainties, strong domestic indicators like record PMI and tax reliefs supported resilience. Analysts see Nifty consolidating before advancing.
Astral shares drop 6% after demerger. What should investors do?
Astral shares fell nearly 6% on Monday after the company’s board approved the demerger of its chemicals business into a newly incorporated entity, Astral Chemie.