Sanjay Malhotra, a 1990-batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the next RBI governor for a three-year term, succeeding Shaktikanta Das. He takes charge amid high inflation and slowing growth, facing the challenge of balancing economic recovery with price stability. Malhotra, currently revenue secretary, has a strong background in taxation reforms and financial services.
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.