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Sumana Sarkar is Financial Express Digital’s Mumbai Bureau Chief and Editor- Markets. With over 22 years of experience as a business journalist. Her experience covers TV, print and digital media and she has been with Financial Express Digital (financialexpress.com) since 2022. Sumana brings years of digital editorial experience to the…Read More
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Sumana Sarkar is Financial Express Digital’s Mumbai Bureau Chief and Editor- Markets. With over 22 years of experience as a business journalist. Her experience covers TV, print and digital media and she has been with Financial Express Digital (financialexpress.com) since 2022.

Sumana brings years of digital editorial experience to the financial desk, specialising in the synthesis of complex market data for a global audience. Her ‘lived experience’ is found in the rigorous daily auditing of official filings and policy updates that define the Indian financial market movement and track developments across the US and other key global markets.

Sumana focusses on getting the latest and updated information from the stock exchanges and brokerage houses, speaks to well-known market experts to add value to the write-ups and help readers get a definitive edge with the most relevant and reliable information from primary sources.

She regularly attends analyst meetings, earnings calls and industry and market experts to stay updated on pulse of the market, key trends and leading developments across equity markets.

For every data-driven article (FII trends, stock market development, etc.), Sumana exclusively uses official stock exchange filings, NSDL data and verified brokerage reports.

As an Editor -Markets, she acts as a critical gatekeeper, ensuring that every piece of YMYL content meets the highest standards of accuracy, transparency, and human-centric analysis.

In her current role she oversees day-to-day market coverage, planning and executing the top trending corporate stories and economic trend of the day along with interviewing industry leaders and leading market commentators.

Sumana specialises in
-Stock market coverage
-Tracks top IPOs
-Analysing FII flows
-Decoding quarterly earnings
-Big trending market-moving development
-Financial issues
-Economic trends

In the past two decades, Sumana has written over 5000 news pieces, single-handedly published a bi-weekly magazine and produced well over 200 TV shows, including documentaries and live shows.

Before joining Financial Express, Sumana spent 4 years with Autocar Professional, handling content for both the fortnightly magazine as the website. She has written extensively on key climate and alternate fuel issues, apart from interviewing marquee names in the auto world and ideating for the magazine’s special issues.

Sumana headed the market desk in CNBC-TV18 and was responsible for some of its flagship shows, including Power Breakfast, Business Lunch, Classroom and Taking Stocks. She was responsible for the market band programming on CNBC-TV18.

She started her career with the Current Affairs News Desk of ETV (now News18) and simultaneously reported for 11 vernacular channels.

When not scribbling news, Sumana is a food blogger and established Odissi dancer (recipient of the Maharashtra Governor’s Award) and is passionate about poetry and photography.

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Sumana Sarkar Industry Experience
  • Year of Experience: 22
  • Qualification, Degree/Other Achievements:
    • PG Diploma, Journalism from Indian Institute of Mass Communication
    • Certificate in Public Policy from Takshashila Institution
  • Previous Experience: Autocar Professional, CNBC-TV18, ETV
  • Awards and Recognition: Gold medallist at IIMC
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Trent, RIL, Kotak, sugar and more

Track Trent, Kotak, sugar stocks and Meesho as Q2 updates, deposit growth, sugar prices and Jefferies’ call drive midday gains.

By Sumana Sarkar
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Bajaj Finance, HCLTech, Nykaa, DMart and more

Bajaj Finance, Nykaa and Nuvama Wealth gained in midday trade, while HCLTech and DMart came under pressure. Here’s why these…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Rs 29,000 cr gone in 3 days: Why FIIs are selling Indian stocks again

See why FIIs sold Rs 29,613 crore in three days as US yields, $100 crude and monsoon deficit pressure Indian…

By Sumana Sarkar
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US 10-year yield rockets to 19-year high: What it means for Indian markets now

US 10-year yield near 5% raises risks of FPI outflows, rupee pressure, IT headwinds and tighter RBI policy. Read what…

By Sumana Sarkar
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NSE IPO: ‘Overpriced’ or ‘Long-term Buy’? 4 market experts weigh in 

NSE’s Rs 22,561 crore IPO looks fairly priced with limited prospects for listing pop, but analysts see long-term value; read…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Hero Motors lists at ₹82, a 2.38% discount to its IPO price, despite 7.01x subscription; check key listing and business…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Nifty outlook: Why technical experts eye 23,000 level as make-or-break pivot

Nifty’s 23,000–23,200 support may decide the next move, with 23,600 the key hurdle; watch these levels before investing.

By Sumana Sarkar
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Lenskart shares have surged nearly 80% since listing, taking valuation close to Ronnie Screwvala’s $15 billion call. Here’s why Jefferies,…

By Sumana Sarkar
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NSE IPO: The RHP highlights five key risks, including reliance on transaction charges, trading-member concentration, regulatory oversight and operational risks.

By Sumana Sarkar
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ARCIL listed on the exchanges today. The issue was subscribed 210x. Most experts see long-term value and list out key…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Rentomojo makes a strong debut – Lists at 19% premium to issue price

Rentomojo shares listed at Rs 482.45 on NSE, a 19% premium to the Rs 404 issue price. Stay tuned for…

By Sumana Sarkar
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US 10-Year Yield Crosses 5%: Why Indian IT stocks may face valuation & growth headwinds
US 10-Year yield crosses 5%: Why Indian IT stocks may face valuation & growth headwinds 

See why US 10-year yields above 5% may pressure Indian IT valuations, client tech spending and growth despite AI-led deal…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Track midday movers: IT stocks rally, Solar Industries sinks on Omnia deal, HDFC Bank gains, while Coforge and Shriram slip.

By Sumana Sarkar
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Pranav Construction debuts at Rs 165, a 33% premium to its Rs 124 issue price after 95x IPO subscription; read…

By Sumana Sarkar
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NSE IPO: Great business, rich valuation. Should you subscribe or avoid?

NSE IPO opens Sept. 17 at Rs 1,700-1,785, with analysts split on valuation and listing pop. Review key risks before…

By Sumana Sarkar
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US Treasury yields have surged to their highest level since 2023. Here are four reasons why rising US yields could…

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Why are tech stocks falling today: Nifty IT cracks 3% on US yields, H-1B visa fees, AI risks

Nifty IT fell nearly 3% as Infosys, TCS, Wipro, HCLTech and Tech Mahindra came under pressure amid rising US yields,…

By Sumana Sarkar
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Copper prices hit a record high of $14,533 a tonne, lifting copper stocks. Hindustan Copper, Vedanta, NALCO and Precision Wires…

By Sumana Sarkar
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