Sundar Sethuraman
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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.
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Sensex, Nifty gain for third day as trade deal, Fed hopes lift mood
Indian markets rallied for a third session on optimism over a potential US-India trade deal and expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut, with tech stocks leading the gains
 "Sensex, Nifty gain for third day as trade deal, Fed hopes lift mood")
Demat account openings regained pace in Oct, total count above 210 mn
Equity markets advanced in October, supported by robust corporate earnings and optimism over a potential US-India trade deal that could lower tariffs from around 50% to 15-16%
 "Demat account openings regained pace in Oct, total count above 210 mn")
Lenskart lists flat after volatile debut; valuation debate lingers
Eyewear retailer Lenskart's stock fluctuated sharply on listing day, ending nearly unchanged as investors weighed its steep valuation and long-term growth potential
 "Lenskart lists flat after volatile debut; valuation debate lingers")
The market is more likely to melt up than melt down: Stephen Dover
Monetary easing, strong earnings, and capital investment will drive markets higher, with India and other emerging markets set to benefit, says Dover
 "The market is more likely to melt up than melt down: Stephen Dover")
Street Signs: FPIs on ice, trade deal the thaw, GMP runway lights flash
Foreign investors take a breather amid trade uncertainties, while IPO activity stays strong with four listings this week
 "Street Signs: FPIs on ice, trade deal the thaw, GMP runway lights flash")
DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September
Domestic institutional investors' ownership in NSE-listed firms climbed to 18.26% in September 2025, while FPIs' holdings dropped to a 13-year low of 16.71%, Prime Database said
 "DIIs extend lead over FPIs as ownership hits record high in September")
At ₹506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October
BSE's futures and options ADTV rose 33% month-on-month against NSE's 5.6%
 "At ₹506 trillion, derivatives turnover hit 12-month high in October")
Fintech firm Pine Labs trims IPO size, sets price band at ₹210-221 a share
The number of shares in the offer for sale (OFS) was reduced from 14.78 crore shares to 8.23 crore shares
 "Fintech firm Pine Labs trims IPO size, sets price band at ₹210-221 a share")
After August gasp, market draws its deepest breath in four months
October's ADR hit 1.08 - its highest since June - as easing outflows let rally catch new air
 "After August gasp, market draws its deepest breath in four months")
Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share
The digital investment platform's IPO will open on November 4, with Tiger Global and Peak XV Partners set to pare holdings amid a boom in retail participation
 "Groww seeks valuation of ₹61,700 cr in IPO; sets price band ₹95-100/share")
Markets flinch on Powell's hint of rate restraint, trade truce doubts
Firm dollar, fragile Trump-Xi peace sap investor sentiment
 "Markets flinch on Powell's hint of rate restraint, trade truce doubts")
Markets rally as Nifty tops 26,000; metals, energy stocks lead gains
Sensex rises 369 points to 84,997; optimism over a potential US-China trade deal and strong global cues boost market sentiment
 "Markets rally as Nifty tops 26,000; metals, energy stocks lead gains")
US-China thaw, US Federal Reserve rate cut hope lift stock markets
FPIs back in buying mode as global cues turn favourable
 "US-China thaw, US Federal Reserve rate cut hope lift stock markets")
Street Signs: Nifty's pause before glory, MTR Foods GMP at 20%, and more
Nifty stalls near record highs, Orkla India IPO heats up the grey market, and holdcos gear up for a special auction session aimed at unlocking long-trapped value
 "Street Signs: Nifty's pause before glory, MTR Foods GMP at 20%, and more")
IPO signals strong commitment from Norway parent, says Orkla India
This comes as the company's initial public offering is slated to open on 29 October to 31 October
 "IPO signals strong commitment from Norway parent, says Orkla India")
Sensex, Nifty end lower after six-day rally; profit booking hits gains
Indices dip after six sessions of gains as investors turn to profit-taking; FMCG stocks drag while metals shine on hopes of US-China trade progress
Profit-taking erodes intraday gains in markets; Sensex rises 130 points
Indian markets ended flat after early gains on optimism over an Indo-US trade deal and strong earnings, as profit-taking capped the rally despite IT stocks' rise
 "Profit-taking erodes intraday gains in markets; Sensex rises 130 points")
Samvat 2082 gets off to quiet but positive start; Sensex, Nifty end flat
But log fresh 1-year highs in muhurat session
 "Samvat 2082 gets off to quiet but positive start; Sensex, Nifty end flat")
Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities
Pickup in earnings growth and sustained foreign flows hold key
 "Samvat 2082: Investors likely to see up to 15% returns from equities")
Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex, Nifty hit fresh 52-week highs
Corporate earnings and strong sector gains spark a lively rally as new trading year dawns
 "Diwali cheer on Dalal Street: Sensex, Nifty hit fresh 52-week highs")