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Archishma Iyer
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Writer, The Ken
Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai
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Biography
Hello all! I am Archishma, a business journalist, currently based in Bengaluru, covering Asian financial markets/companies. I also cover assets classes like stocks, bonds, and currencies for the APAC region.
Asian financial markets and companies
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By Archishma Iyer Verified| The Ken@ "Don't disturb us by calling for reassurance every time the market falls." This is just one of several disclaimers spattered across the website of Counter Cyclical Investments. It's a six-year-old portfolio management service (PMS) firm based in Nagpur. Not Mumbai. Not Bengaluru. Nagpur-a tier-2 city in Maharashtra. Counter Cyclical doesn't do handholding. What it does do is continue to bet on small-cap stocks amid the broader market turmoil.
By Archishma Iyer Verified| The Ken@ Archishma is a staff writer at The Ken, where she dives deep into the world of capital markets, regulatory bodies, and fintech. What do non-bank Navi and discount brokers Zerodha* and Groww have in common? Sure, they're the cool new kids trying to shake up India's $750 billion mutual-fund industry. And yes, they've all launched new fund offers (NFOs) in the past three months.
By Archishma Iyer Verified| The Ken@ Archishma is a staff writer at The Ken, where she dives deep into the world of capital markets, regulatory bodies, and fintech. A couple of days ago, one of the most prominent voices in the broking industry dropped a bomb. With the stock market now correcting, brokers are seeing a "massive drop" in both the number of trades and traders, Nithin Kamath, founder and the chief executive of broking company Zerodha*, wrote in a social-media post.
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The Ken
The Ken is a digital publication based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on business journalism. Founded in October 2016 by a team of experienced journalists and entrepreneurs, it operates on a subscription model, offering one original narrative story each weekday. Subscribers receive exclusive content, while non-subscribers can access one free story per week. The Ken also provides specialized subscriptions for corporate and campus audiences. The publication is known for its in-depth analysis and unbiased reporting on various topics, including business, startups, technology, and healthcare. With a team of 61 individuals, The Ken has published thousands of stories that have garnered attention in the media landscape. The company has raised $2.1 million in funding, supported by notable investors like Omidyar Network India and the Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Founded: 2016