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.
Sundar Sethuraman
QIP fundraising revives in June after a tepid first five months of 2025
₹14,000 crore raised as firms tap improved valuations, liquidity
 "QIP fundraising revives in June after a tepid first five months of 2025")
SBI eyes ₹25,000 crore via record QIP, sets floor at 2.5% discount
The bank's board approved another ₹20,000 crore fund raise by issuing bonds
 "SBI eyes ₹25,000 crore via record QIP, sets floor at 2.5% discount")
With halved gains & shaky sentiment, IPOs struggle to attract retail, HNIs
Market watchers link the pullback to underwhelming listing-day performance and the lack of big-name IPOs
 "With halved gains & shaky sentiment, IPOs struggle to attract retail, HNIs")
Markets slump after new Trump threat; HDFC Bank, RIL, TCS lead losses
The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 689.81 points or 0.83 per cent to settle at 82,500.47. During the day, it fell 748.03 points or 0.89 per cent to 82,442.25
 "Markets slump after new Trump threat; HDFC Bank, RIL, TCS lead losses")
Demat accounts rise by 2.5 million in June, near 200 mn milestone
June also marked the second consecutive monthly increase after a steady decline from January to April
 "Demat accounts rise by 2.5 million in June, near 200 mn milestone")
Promoter holdings private listed firms drops 600 bps to 37% since 2021
Holdings of promoters in the top 200 privately owned listed firms declined nearly 600 basis points (bps) to 37 per cent at the end of FY25, from 43 per cent in FY21
 "Promoter holdings private listed firms drops 600 bps to 37% since 2021")
Sebi to tighten derivatives surveillance after Jane Street crackdown
Jane Street action just the start, says Sebi chief amid wider data-driven probe
 "Sebi to tighten derivatives surveillance after Jane Street crackdown")
Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning
Sebi's probe into Jane Street's alleged market manipulation underscores how retail participants are outmatched in India's derivatives market dominated by large players
 "Jane Street crackdown: Another reminder for retail of slim odds of winning")
Explained: What is Jane Street and why Sebi barred it from markets?
Sebi has barred US trading firm Jane Street from Indian markets pending the return of alleged unlawful gains worth Rs 4,840 crore. Here's a detailed explainer on the case.
 "Explained: What is Jane Street and why Sebi barred it from markets?")
DRHP filings surge to 118 in H12025 amid strong valuation appetite
Experts say the robust filing suggests the second half of the year will see large-scale issuances, provided the markets remain supportive
 "DRHP filings surge to 118 in H12025 amid strong valuation appetite")
With July 9 deadline near, stock markets shrug off US tariff worries
Cautious optimism builds as investors bet on a delay or deal
 "With July 9 deadline near, stock markets shrug off US tariff worries")
Sensex reclaims 84K level for first time since October, nears peak
Log best weekly gain since May 16
 "Sensex reclaims 84K level for first time since October, nears peak")
Markets hit 9-month closing highs on Fed rate cut hopes, weak dollar
The BSE Sensex ended the day at 83,756, a gain of 1,000 points or 1.2 per cent. The Nifty 50 finished the session at 25,549, up by 304 points or 1.2 per cent
 "Markets hit 9-month closing highs on Fed rate cut hopes, weak dollar")
HDB Financial IPO subscribed 37% on Day 1; HNIs, staff lead bids
HDB Financial's Rs 12,500 crore IPO opened with 37 per cent subscription on Day 1, led by HNIs and employees, while retail and institutional categories lagged
 "HDB Financial IPO subscribed 37% on Day 1; HNIs, staff lead bids")
Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% on Iran-Israel truce, global optimism
Sensex and Nifty rose to multi-month highs as global sentiment improved after Iran-Israel truce, but concerns over tariffs and geopolitical stability remain
 "Sensex, Nifty rise nearly 1% on Iran-Israel truce, global optimism")
Retail investors pump ₹5,607 cr in June after 3-month equity exit
In the previous three months, they had yanked out close to ₹20,000 crore. The retail buying comes as benchmark Nifty is poised to log its fourth straight month of gain
 "Retail investors pump ₹5,607 cr in June after 3-month equity exit")
West Asia conflict keeps mkts on edge; Indices rebound as oil fears ease
FPIs were net sellers to the tune of ₹1,874 crore, while domestic institutions provided buying support worth ₹5,592 crore
 "West Asia conflict keeps mkts on edge; Indices rebound as oil fears ease")
Crude shocks loom on domestic market as US joins Iran-Israel conflict
Indian markets may open lower on Monday due to fears of crude oil disruption from the West Asia though domestic institutional investors may support valuations
A stream of IPOs lined up, yet grey market premium barely ripples
Five listings seek ₹15,601 crore, but only one is making any serious waves
 "A stream of IPOs lined up, yet grey market premium barely ripples")
Sensex, Nifty gain 1.3% on RBI norms, Trump's pause on Iran strike
Sensex jumps 1,046 points as banking stocks rally on relaxed RBI project norms while investor relief over US delay on Iran action lifts sentiment across global markets
 "Sensex, Nifty gain 1.3% on RBI norms, Trump's pause on Iran strike")
