 "Kumar Gaurav")
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.
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Bitcoin holds strong above $100k: New record ahead or brewing pullback?
Breaking out of a prolonged consolidation phase, Bitcoin reached the six-figure milestone for the first time since February 2025, fueled by a broad shift in global market sentiment
 "Bitcoin holds strong above $100k: New record ahead or brewing pullback?")
Markets a casualty in India-Pak geopolitical flare up; Sensex dips 412 pts
The market breadth remained negative as 2,552 out of 4,032 traded stocks on the BSE ended in the red, while 1,345 ended higher, and 135 remained unchanged
 "Markets a casualty in India-Pak geopolitical flare up; Sensex dips 412 pts")
Fed's steady hand drives Bitcoin toward $100K; ETH, other altcoins surge
Following the announcement, the flagship cryptocurrency Bitcoin reclaimed the $99,400 level, just 600 points shy of the $100,000 mark
 "Fed's steady hand drives Bitcoin toward $100K; ETH, other altcoins surge")
Sensex salutes 'Operation Sindoor, jumps 809 pts from day's low; SMIDs gain
On Wednesday, the BSE Sensex closed at 80,746.78, up 105.71 points or 0.13 per cent from its previous close, and 809.3 points or 1.01 per cent higher from its intra-day low of 79,937.48
 "Sensex salutes 'Operation Sindoor, jumps 809 pts from day's low; SMIDs gain")
Mid-, Small-Cap stocks outperform; Welspun, BSE shine; check other gainers
From the Midcap basket, BSE led the gains among the Nifty Midcap100 constituent stocks, trading higher by 8.64 per cent, followed by One 97 Communications, with a 7 per cent
 "Mid-, Small-Cap stocks outperform; Welspun, BSE shine; check other gainers")
L&T Q4 results preview: Analysts eye 13% jump in profit; check key factors
Key monitorables during L&T's earnings, analysts said, include the domestic order pipeline, margin performance, and the working capital cycle
 "L&T Q4 results preview: Analysts eye 13% jump in profit; check key factors")
Ather Energy shares make lacklustre D-Street debut; list at 2% premium
Ather Energy shares listed at ₹326.05 per share on the BSE, and ₹328 per share on the NSE, against its issue price of ₹321 per share
 "Ather Energy shares make lacklustre D-Street debut; list at 2% premium")
'Bitcoin, Ethereum remained most traded cryptos amid stock market crash'
Bader Al Kalooti, MENASAT head of growth & operations at Binance, shares his views on the road ahead for cryptocurrencies, cybersecurity, and compliance issues for crypto exchanges
 "'Bitcoin, Ethereum remained most traded cryptos amid stock market crash'")
Stocks to Watch, May 6: Paras Defence, HPCL, BoB, IHCL, Ather Energy
Stocks to Watch Today, May 6: GIFT Nifty indicates a flat start for the Indian equity markets. Here are the top stocks to watch during Tuesday, May 6, trading session
 "Stocks to Watch, May 6: Paras Defence, HPCL, BoB, IHCL, Ather Energy")
Stocks to Watch, May 5: SBI, AU Small Finance Bank, M&M, Marico, Ircon
Stocks to Watch Today, May 5: GIFT Nifty indicates a positive start for the Indian equity markets. Here are the top stocks to watch during Monday, May 5, trading session
 "Stocks to Watch, May 5: SBI, AU Small Finance Bank, M&M, Marico, Ircon")
M&M Q4 preview: Analysts eye double digit growth in PAT, revenue; details
The key focus during M&M's Q4FY25 results, analysts believe, will be the demand outlook and new product timeline
 "M&M Q4 preview: Analysts eye double digit growth in PAT, revenue; details")
Bitcoin breaks $96K resistance, sets sights on reclaiming $100K mark
Bitcoin, Piyush Walke - derivatives research analyst, Delta Exchange, said, may encounter resistance at $100,000, a significant psychological level, and again around $107,000
Realty roars, pharma follows; Sensex, Nifty end flat; SMIDs take a hit
Pressure was more pronounced in the broader markets, with small-cap shares falling the most
 "Realty roars, pharma follows; Sensex, Nifty end flat; SMIDs take a hit")
Varun Beverages posts 33% rise in Q1CY25 PAT, announces dividend; details
During Q1CY25, Varun Beverages' net profit zoomed 33.5 per cent Year-on-Year (Y-o-Y) to ₹731.35 crore from ₹547.98 crore reported in the corresponding quarter of the previous year
 "Varun Beverages posts 33% rise in Q1CY25 PAT, announces dividend; details")
Ather Energy IPO ends today; check subscription status, GMP, listing date
The public offering has received bids for 5,89,29,634 equity shares against 5,33,63,160 on offer, leading to a subscription of 1.10 times
 "Ather Energy IPO ends today; check subscription status, GMP, listing date")
Sensex adds 70 points: RIL rallies 2%, IT leads gains; pharma, metals lag
Among the sectoral indices in the NSE, Nifty IT index hit a 3-week high and emerged as the top performer by settling higher by 1.23 per cent led by LTI MindTree, and Tech Mahindra
 "Sensex adds 70 points: RIL rallies 2%, IT leads gains; pharma, metals lag")
India bags 22% of global IPO share, rakes in $2.8-bn in Q1 2025: EY report
During the period, a combined 62 IPOs listed on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and BSE, raising $2.8 billion in proceeds
 "India bags 22% of global IPO share, rakes in $2.8-bn in Q1 2025: EY report")
Retail investors drive demand for Ather Energy IPO, QIBs lag behind
The public issue is available at a price band of ₹304-₹321 per share, and the lot size is 46 shares. Accordingly, investors can bid for a minimum of 46 shares and in multiples thereof
 "Retail investors drive demand for Ather Energy IPO, QIBs lag behind")
RIL helps Sensex end higher by 1,006 pts; Oil, banks, pharma shine; IT dips
Among the sectoral indices, Nifty Oil & Gas was the top performer, ending higher by 3.18 per cent, led by RIL (5.07 per cent) and BPCL (4.97 per cent)
 "RIL helps Sensex end higher by 1,006 pts; Oil, banks, pharma shine; IT dips")
Ather Energy IPO opens today: GMP falls flat; should you subscribe?
Ather Energy IPO opens for public subscription today: Check issue size, price band, GMP, brokerage reviews, allotment date, listing date and more
 "Ather Energy IPO opens today: GMP falls flat; should you subscribe?")