 "Sundar Sethuraman")
Sundar Sethuraman
Sundar Sethuraman
Sundar Sethuraman covers equity markets and investment banking. Starting his career as a desk hand, he moved to a reporting role in 2016 and has worked in New Delhi, Mohali and Mumbai. He stumbled into journalism after wasting his prime in the bylanes of Trivandrum. He manages an Instagram page about his home town in memory of his flaneur days. He prefers political news over spectator sports and peppers his conversations with film references, and has read more blurbs than books. A keen explorer of Mumbai's food scene, he is the go-to resource for restaurant recommendations in Business Standard's Mumbai office.
Sundar Sethuraman covers equity markets and investment banking. Starting his career as a desk hand, he moved to a reporting role in 2016 and has worked in New Delhi, Mohali and Mumbai. He stumbled into journalism after wasting his prime in the bylanes of Trivandrum. He manages an Instagram page about his home town in memory of his flaneur days. He prefers political news over spectator sports and peppers his conversations with film references, and has read more blurbs than books. A keen explorer of Mumbai's food scene, he is the go-to resource for restaurant recommendations in Business Standard's Mumbai office.
Sundar Sethuraman
FPIs sold finance, oil & gas stocks the most in June's first fortnight
FPIs sold financial, oil & gas and auto stocks heavily in early June amid crude-price volatility, AI concerns and monsoon-related demand worries
 "FPIs sold finance, oil & gas stocks the most in June's first fortnight")
Street signs: Meta, Google eye Jio IPO gains, NSE wins and IPOs surge
Jio's mega IPO boosts Meta and Google's bets, IPO activity heats up, while NSE gets legal relief ahead of its long-awaited market debut
 "Street signs: Meta, Google eye Jio IPO gains, NSE wins and IPOs surge")
Jio IPO may unlock value and trigger Reliance rerating, say experts
Market participants expect Jio Platforms' IPO to improve valuation discovery, attract investor interest and unlock value for Reliance Industries shareholders
 "Jio IPO may unlock value and trigger Reliance rerating, say experts")
Sebi seeks to tighten MTF rules with new exposure, funding norms
The market regulator has proposed higher eligibility norms, expanded funding sources and revised exposure rules for brokers offering margin trading facilities
 "Sebi seeks to tighten MTF rules with new exposure, funding norms")
India mcap reclaims $5 trillion mark for the first time since May 8
The milestone was achieved for the first time since May 8 as falling crude oil prices and optimism over easing West Asia tensions boosted investor sentiment
 "India mcap reclaims $5 trillion mark for the first time since May 8")
US-Iran truce lifts markets; Sensex gains 736 points as oil prices fall
Indian equities advanced along with global markets after the US and Iran agreed on a framework to end the conflict, raising hopes of lower energy prices
 "US-Iran truce lifts markets; Sensex gains 736 points as oil prices fall")
AI rally showing first signs of fatigue since 2025: Elara Capital report
Investors are reducing exposure to AI-linked infrastructure and supply-chain plays, although confidence in core beneficiaries of the technology remains intact, according to Elara Capital
 "AI rally showing first signs of fatigue since 2025: Elara Capital report")
Street signs: Lottery beats connections; Nifty levels & referrals return
From IPO allotment fairness and Nifty's key support levels to Zerodha reviving referrals, key market trends are shaping investor sentiment
 "Street signs: Lottery beats connections; Nifty levels & referrals return")
West Asia crisis: Equities surge most in two months as oil slips below $90
The rally was triggered by a sharp decline in crude prices after US President Donald Trump said a peace agreement could be signed as early as this weekend
 "West Asia crisis: Equities surge most in two months as oil slips below $90")
Sensex jumps 1,695 points as hopes of US-Iran truce lift market sentiment
Benchmark indices posted their strongest single-day gains in over two months as easing geopolitical tensions and lower oil prices boosted investor sentiment
 "Sensex jumps 1,695 points as hopes of US-Iran truce lift market sentiment")
Citi cuts Nifty target to 26,000 on geopolitical risks, AI concerns
Global brokerage trims its Nifty outlook citing geopolitical tensions, weaker foreign investor positioning, earnings moderation and concerns over India's role in the AI ecosystem
 "Citi cuts Nifty target to 26,000 on geopolitical risks, AI concerns")
DII inflows hit a peak at ₹4.3 trillion in the first half of 2026
Cushion impact of unprecedented FPI outflows
 "DII inflows hit a peak at ₹4.3 trillion in the first half of 2026")
India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR
The investment firm says rising incomes, premiumisation and financial deepening continue to support India's long-term growth outlook despite energy and AI-related pressures
 "India's long-term consumption story intact despite challenges: KKR")
New demat additions stay below 2025 average for third straight month in May
Around 2.3 million new demat accounts were opened in May, below the 2025 monthly average, as subdued markets and geopolitical uncertainties weighed on retail participation
 "New demat additions stay below 2025 average for third straight month in May")
Markets slide 1% as renewed Iran-Israel tensions lift crude oil prices
Benchmark indices post their steepest decline in over two months as rising crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and global risk aversion dampen investor sentiment
Sebi reviews broker net-worth norms, IPO price discovery framework
Market regulator is examining broker capital requirements, IPO auction mechanisms, mutual fund liquidity rules and corporate bond market reforms to improve efficiency
 "Sebi reviews broker net-worth norms, IPO price discovery framework")
Cash market turnover at 22-month high in May; derivatives volumes subdued
Cash market turnover hit a 22-month high in May, driven by strong mid- and small-cap participation, while derivatives volumes stayed muted amid regulatory curbs
 "Cash market turnover at 22-month high in May; derivatives volumes subdued")
IT stocks plunge on renewed AI fears after biggest rally in a year
The Nifty IT index slumped 5.6 per cent, its steepest fall in four months, as concerns over AI-driven revenue deflation weighed on investor sentiment
 "IT stocks plunge on renewed AI fears after biggest rally in a year")
AI optimism sparks biggest single-day IT rally in a yr as outlook brightens
Tech stocks lead market rebound after four-day slide
 "AI optimism sparks biggest single-day IT rally in a yr as outlook brightens")
India most attractive global market over 4-5-year horizon: Ridham Desai
India's economy has improved over the past two quarters, but compared to markets like the US, Korea, Taiwan and even Japan, growth still looks less compelling
 "India most attractive global market over 4-5-year horizon: Ridham Desai")