 "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
Indices rally on hopes of US-Iran deal; Sensex, Nifty hit one-month highs
Equity markets surged as easing crude oil prices and optimism over renewed US-Iran talks boosted sentiment, lifting benchmark indices to their highest levels in over a month
 "Indices rally on hopes of US-Iran deal; Sensex, Nifty hit one-month highs")
BNP Paribas cuts 2026 Nifty target by 11% on oil surge, macro concerns
BNP Paribas cuts its 2026 Nifty target to 25,500, citing West Asia tensions, higher crude prices, and macroeconomic risks that could weigh on growth, earnings, and market valuations
 "BNP Paribas cuts 2026 Nifty target by 11% on oil surge, macro concerns")
West Asia crisis: Stocks, rupee slip as US moves to block Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude back above $100/bbl level; India Vix jumps 8.75%
Equities, rupee brace for market volatility amid West Asia conflict
Experts say the pause in negotiations has reintroduced a layer of uncertainty, particularly around crude-oil prices, which remain a key monitorable for the markets
 "Equities, rupee brace for market volatility amid West Asia conflict")
West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce
Friday sees first net FPI inflows since the start of conflict
 "West Asia war: Mkts log best weekly gain in over 5 years on Iran-US truce")
Day after relief rally: Mkts slip, crude spikes as US-Iran truce hopes fade
Benchmark indices fall sharply as rising oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions weigh on sentiment, even as broader markets show resilience
 "Day after relief rally: Mkts slip, crude spikes as US-Iran truce hopes fade")
Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility
Net additions dropped to 32 mn as weaker returns, IPO moderation and rising volatility weigh on retail participation
 "Demat account additions fall 22% in FY26 amid rising market volatility")
Markets soar on fragile Iran-US ceasefire, crude fall boosts sentiment
Sensex surged nearly 4 per cent in its biggest gain in five years as ceasefire eased oil prices, boosted sentiment and triggered broad-based buying across sectors
Markets find relief after sharp selloff triggered by West Asia conflict
Markets rebound after a sharp risk-off phase, but lingering geopolitical tensions and volatile oil prices keep investors cautious on the sustainability of the recovery
Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Make or break for Left and Congress
For the CPI(M), a victory is essential to preserve its last bastion in the country. The CPI(M) has remained relevant in Kerala even as it was voted out of power in West Bengal and Tripura
 "Kerala Assembly elections 2026: Make or break for Left and Congress")
FPIs dump financials, autos, metals in late March sell-off, shows data
Overall, FPIs turned net sellers to the tune of ₹1.18 trillion in March, as escalating tensions in West Asia and a sharp rise in crude oil prices triggered a risk-off sentiment
 "FPIs dump financials, autos, metals in late March sell-off, shows data")
Thiruvananthapuram's tourist hotspots feel the West Asia war pinch
War-linked travel disruptions and fuel shortages hit Kerala's tourism hubs, triggering cancellations, business losses, and fears of job cuts
 "Thiruvananthapuram's tourist hotspots feel the West Asia war pinch")
Mkts rise over 1% on truce hopes; bank stocks lead rally as oil prices ease
Mcap of BSE-listed firms rise by ₹5 trn to ₹428 trn
Poll pulse: Two Thiruvananthapuram seats hold key to Kerala BJP plan
Nemom and Kazhakkoottam emerge as key battlegrounds as BJP looks to convert recent gains into Assembly seats amid voter churn and local issues
 "Poll pulse: Two Thiruvananthapuram seats hold key to Kerala BJP plan")
Job revolution a pillar of our road map for Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar
BJP's Kerala chief outlines poll strategy, targets ldf-udf rule, pushes development agenda, jobs plan and minority outreach while seeking mandate to form government in state
 "Job revolution a pillar of our road map for Kerala: Rajeev Chandrasekhar")
Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls
Selloff knocks India out of $200-billion club, hits top firms; broker dynamics shift and IPO activity slows amid rising market volatility
 "Street signs: Bank-backed brokers may regain edge, IPO pipeline stalls")
Markets slide as West Asia tensions persist; oil tops $100 per barrel
Benchmark indices fell sharply as rising crude prices and escalating West Asia tensions unsettled investors, dragging markets to their longest weekly losing streak in months
Rights issues surge, QIPs shrink in FY26 amid sharp market turbulence
Market volatility in FY26 drives surge in rights issues to multi-decade high, while QIPs slump sharply as investors turn cautious amid global and domestic uncertainties
 "Rights issues surge, QIPs shrink in FY26 amid sharp market turbulence")
West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment
Indices advance 3.5% in two sessions; gold prices rise again
 "West Asia conflict: Markets rebound further as easing crude lifts sentiment")
Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses
Indian equities rallied after the US delayed strikes on Iran, but gains were capped by elevated oil prices and continued uncertainty around the conflict
 "Mkts rebound as US pauses Iran strikes; gains capped as oil recoups losses")