Astral’s stock dipped 11% after announcing a demerger of its chemicals business. Investors are concerned about the valuation and growth prospects of the standalone chemical entity, which currently lags the profitable plumbing segment. While analysts maintain ‘buy’ ratings, some have lowered target prices. The company anticipates significant revenue growth for the chemicals division in the coming years.
Bank stocks lead market recovery as Nifty closes above 25,000
On Monday, market indices Sensex and Nifty showed a recovery following heavy intraday losses. Investors reacted positively to gains in banking stocks driven by foreign