Background
Balaji was born in 1955 to G. Kasturi and his wife, Kamala.
Balaji was born in 1955 to G. Kasturi and his wife, Kamala.
He graduated in commerce from the Loyola College, Chennai and Master of Business Administration from the University of Bombay.
Balaji joined The Hindu in 1977 and till 1991, he was associated with newspaper and magazine production. He was instrumental in setting up an ink manufacturing plant. He is in-charge of production, electronic data processing, accounts and circulation.