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Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav
Kumar Gaurav is a chronicler of the modern financial realm, where fortunes are built, challenged, and reshaped with every market turn. He follows the ceaseless contest between bulls and bears, tracking the forces that move equities, IPOs, cryptocurrencies, and the regulatory landscapes that govern them. With a keen eye for detail and a storyteller’s instinct, Gaurav transforms complex financial developments into clear, insightful narratives that help readers understand the currents driving markets and the economy. A graduate of the Delhi School of Journalism at the University of Delhi, where he earned his Master’s degree in Journalism, he has honed his craft through his work with ET Now, and Financial Express, covering both primary and secondary markets. His pursuit remains simple: to decode the language of finance and make the world of markets accessible to those who seek to understand it.
Kumar Gaurav is a chronicler of the modern financial realm, where fortunes are built, challenged, and reshaped with every market turn. He follows the ceaseless contest between bulls and bears, tracking the forces that move equities, IPOs, cryptocurrencies, and the regulatory landscapes that govern them. With a keen eye for detail and a storyteller’s instinct, Gaurav transforms complex financial developments into clear, insightful narratives that help readers understand the currents driving markets and the economy. A graduate of the Delhi School of Journalism at the University of Delhi, where he earned his Master’s degree in Journalism, he has honed his craft through his work with ET Now, and Financial Express, covering both primary and secondary markets. His pursuit remains simple: to decode the language of finance and make the world of markets accessible to those who seek to understand it.
Kumar Gaurav
Institutional investors, HNIs drive primary markets in 2026
Analysts attributed the fall in retail participation to heightened market volatility, geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, and rich IPO valuations that reduced the scope for listing gains
 "Institutional investors, HNIs drive primary markets in 2026")
BlackRock, Goldman Sachs back SBI Funds Management IPO; should you bid too?
The anchor book witnessed participation from marquee institutional investors, including GIC, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, BlackRock, Fidelity Management, Goldman Sachs among others
 "BlackRock, Goldman Sachs back SBI Funds Management IPO; should you bid too?")
SBI Funds Management IPO 'sahi hai'? Brokerages decode investment case
SBI Funds Management IPO opens on July 14: Here's how brokerages view its valuation, growth prospects, profitability, and subscription potential
 "SBI Funds Management IPO 'sahi hai'? Brokerages decode investment case")
India-focused funds lose 60% of 2023-24 inflows; metal outflows ease: Elara
India-focused funds have borne the brunt of the recent selling, with $7 billion redeemed from long-only funds and another $2 billion from exchange-traded funds (ETFs) so far this year
 "India-focused funds lose 60% of 2023-24 inflows; metal outflows ease: Elara")
Valuation verdict: How does SBI Funds Management IPO fare against peers?
SBI Funds Management's IPO price band of ₹545 to ₹574 implies a price-to-earnings (P/E) multiple of 36 to 38 times FY26 earnings, based on an earnings per share (EPS) of ₹15.08
 "Valuation verdict: How does SBI Funds Management IPO fare against peers?")
Jackpot for SBI! Lender to pocket ₹7,364-cr from SBI Funds Management IPO
As of the date of the RHP, SBI held 1.26 billion equity shares of face value ₹1 each, representing a 61.86 per cent stake in SBI Funds Management
 "Jackpot for SBI! Lender to pocket ₹7,364-cr from SBI Funds Management IPO")
Brokerages back Laser Power IPO on attractive valuations; should you apply?
Laser Power & Infra IPO comprises a fresh issue of 25.3 million equity shares aggregating to ₹542 crore and an offer for sale (OFS) of up to 9.3 million shares worth ₹200 crore
 "Brokerages back Laser Power IPO on attractive valuations; should you apply?")
Q1 preview: Here's what to expect from Auto, FMCG in first quarter of FY27
Automobile, and fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are expected to post a mixed performance in the first quarter of FY27, with healthy demand offset by margin pressure from higher input costs
 "Q1 preview: Here's what to expect from Auto, FMCG in first quarter of FY27")
Jefferies calls NSE IPO the final piece in India's exchange troika
The listing will see NSE join the BSE, and Multi Commodity Exchange of India (MCX), both of which are already publicly traded, bringing all three major exchange operators onto Dalal Street
 "Jefferies calls NSE IPO the final piece in India's exchange troika")
Highest single-day listings in CY26; 6 SME IPOs to debut on D-St on July 7
The July 7 listings will surpass the previous highest single-day tally recorded on June 24, when 4 SME companies made their market debut after collectively raising ₹252.55 crore
 "Highest single-day listings in CY26; 6 SME IPOs to debut on D-St on July 7")
Market rally explained: Sensex jumps 624 points intraday; Nifty tops 24,450
Buying interest extended to broader markets as well, with the Nifty Midcap 100 and Nifty Smallcap 100 indices settled higher by 0.45 per cent and 0.75 per cent, respectively
 "Market rally explained: Sensex jumps 624 points intraday; Nifty tops 24,450")
Aastha Spintex lists at 4% discount; should you ride out the volatility?
Aastha Spintex ipo listing: The cotton yarn and cotton bales manufacturer and trader debuted at ₹130 per share on both the BSE and NSE, down ₹6 or 4.41 per cent from its issue price of ₹136 per share
 "Aastha Spintex lists at 4% discount; should you ride out the volatility?")
Markets rally: Sensex jumps 655 pts, Nifty hits 24,378 intraday; here's why
VK Vijayakumar of Geojit Investments, said India's relative outperformance continues to be aided by weakness in the KOSPI and the broader weakness in the global chip trade.
 "Markets rally: Sensex jumps 655 pts, Nifty hits 24,378 intraday; here's why")
India semiconductor push gathers pace; Equirius flags full-stack transition
In India, CG Power, and Kaynes Technology, through CG Semi and Kaynes Semicon, are the two listed companies with direct exposure to semiconductor manufacturing
 "India semiconductor push gathers pace; Equirius flags full-stack transition")
MOFSL bullish on realty; sees K-shaped recovery; Lodha, DLF among top bets
MOFSL has Buy ratings on Lodha Developers, DLF, Godrej Properties, and AB Real Estate, while it has a Neutral rating on Oberoi Realty
 "MOFSL bullish on realty; sees K-shaped recovery; Lodha, DLF among top bets")
Stocks to Watch today: Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors PV, BPCL, Coal India
Stock to Watch today, July 3: Hindustan Zinc, Bajaj Housing Finance, LG Electronics India, PB Fintech, and Titagarh Rail Systems are among the top stocks to remain in focus today
 "Stocks to Watch today: Adani Enterprises, Tata Motors PV, BPCL, Coal India")
Waterways Leisure shares hit 10% upper circuit a day after weak D-St debut
Despite Wednesday's gains, the stock continues to trade nearly 9 per cent below its IPO price, though it is about 8 per cent higher than its listing-day low on the NSE
IPO wave builds: ₹4.7-trn pipeline sets stage for H2CY26; NSE, Jio in focus
Analysts believe that IPO activity will depend on improving secondary market sentiment, stable macroeconomic conditions, and continued domestic liquidity
 "IPO wave builds: ₹4.7-trn pipeline sets stage for H2CY26; NSE, Jio in focus")
Stocks to Watch today: Bharti Airtel, Lupin, CSM Technologies, Coal India
Stocks to Watch today, July 2, 2026: Hero MotoCorp, Tata Technologies, Medi Assist Healthcare, and NLC India are among the top stocks to remain in focus during today's trading session.
Stocks to Watch today: RailTel, NTPC Green, Advit Jewels, Waterways Leisure
Stocks to Watch today, July 1, 2026: Hexaware Technologies, Godrej Properties, Newgen Software, BPCL, Tata Communications, and Max Healthcare are among the top stocks to remain in focus
 "Stocks to Watch today: RailTel, NTPC Green, Advit Jewels, Waterways Leisure")