Astral India shares fall 2.8% to ₹1,399.8 as earnings pressure mounts and PVC outlook weakens.

• Investec initiates a fast sell, citing weak domestic building materials demand and flat earnings trajectory expectations.
• Potential PVC price decline and anti‑dumping duty may offer limited benefit for meaningful price increases.
• Year‑to‑date performance is down roughly fifteen percent, reflecting broader sector challenges and valuation concerns for investors.