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Basudha Das

Basudha Das

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basudha.das@aajtak.com

With over 16 years of experience in the newsroom, I am currently covering personal finance, banking, financial services, and insurance sector, bullion and metals, sports, and other trending topics. When not chasing interest rates and new-age investment tools, I like to follow and cover climate change trends and environment-friendly initiatives across the world. When not at work, I spend time learning Bharatnatyam from my guru, and baking from my daughter.

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In 2025, silver led with over 127% gains, while gold extended its multi-year bull run with a robust 65% increase.

2026 bullion outlook: Gold to stay defensive anchor, silver offers higher-beta play amid policy easing

by Basudha Das |Dec 20, 2025

After a blockbuster 2025, precious metals are entering 2026 with strong momentum and structural tailwinds. Gold and silver delivered generational returns amid geopolitical risks, central bank buying a...

A private trust offers greater flexibility and control for managing complex, diversified wealth, while an HUF provides simplicity and specific tax advantages such as lower slabs and exemptions.

Private Trust vs HUF: Which structure works best for managing and preserving family wealth?

by Basudha Das |Dec 20, 2025

According to Parag Jain, Tax Head at 1 Finance, both structures are legally recognised and offer tax-planning benefits, but they serve very different objectives. “For long-term wealth management and s...

On Friday, Infosys stock closed at Rs 1,638, up by 0.7%, on the NSE.

Infosys clarifies ADR rally, denies material developments after 56% surge to $30 in NYSE trade

by Basudha Das |Dec 20, 2025

Infosys addressed investor concerns following a sharp, temporary surge in its American Depositary Receipts on the New York Stock Exchange, which led to two volatility-related trading halts.

The total interest received by banks is calculated yearly, and then they inform the I-T dept about it. In case the annual interest is over the limit, the bank may deduct TDS.

Rs 5 lakh cumulative FD monthly income explained: Returns, tax rules, investment options in 2026

by Basudha Das |Dec 20, 2025

For investors with a corpus of Rs 5 lakh, a cumulative n FD can generate steady monthly interest, making it a practical option for meeting regular expenses or supplementing income. However, falling re...

SIFs are positioned as a bridge between traditional mutual funds and AIFs. They carry a higher minimum investment threshold of Rs 10 lakh at the PAN level.

ICICI Prudential MF enters SIF space with equity ex-top 100, hybrid long-short funds

by Basudha Das |Dec 20, 2025

As part of the filing, ICICI Prudential MF has sought approval to launch the iSIF Equity Ex-Top 100 Long-Short Fund, an open-ended strategy focused primarily on mid-cap and small-cap stocks, while ret...

Listed REITs work well for investors who want exposure to high-quality commercial real estate without taking on property-level risk.

REITs, SM REITs or InvITs? How to choose the right real estate asset mix for your 2026 portfolio

by Basudha Das |Dec 17, 2025

REITs, SM REITs and InvITs have made it easier for investors to earn steady income from real estate and infrastructure without owning physical assets. But each works differently, and knowing where the...

Over five years, the fund has delivered 17.42% annualised returns, with an AUM of Rs 1.29 lakh crore and an NAV of Rs 86.64.

Parag Parikh Flexi Cap nears Rs 1.30 lakh cr AUM in November: Should investors worry on AUM boom?

by Basudha Das |Dec 17, 2025

In November, the Parag Parikh Flexi Cap recorded the highest monthly inflow among equity schemes at Rs 3,982 crore, taking its total AUM to nearly Rs 1.30 lakh crore, up from about Rs 1.25 lakh crore ...

If implemented, joint filing could lower tax liability for many middle-class households, especially where one spouse earns significantly more than the other.

Budget 2026 buzz: How joint income tax returns for married couples can be a welcome move

by Basudha Das |Dec 16, 2025

First discussed ahead of Budget 2025, the joint taxation proposal suggests allowing spouses to file a combined return with a higher family-level basic exemption of around Rs 6–8 lakh. For single-inco...

anara Robeco Infrastructure Fund invests 80–100% of its portfolio in infrastructure-related equities, with the flexibility to allocate up to 20% to debt and money market instruments.

Canara Robeco Infrastructure Fund delivers Rs 1.61 lakh on Rs 10,000 investment in 20 years; should you invest

by Basudha Das |Dec 12, 2025

As of November 28, the fund managed Rs 916.58 crore in assets. The Regular Plan – Growth Option recorded 1-year, 3-year and 5-year CAGRs of 1.32%, 24.29% and 28.96%, respectively. In comparison, the s...

Under the Income Tax Act, 1961, reporting foreign assets is mandatory for individuals classified as Resident and Ordinarily Resident (ROR).

Foreign asset schedules missing in revised ITR after filing ITR-1/4? I-T dept explains solution

by Basudha Das |Dec 11, 2025

Many taxpayers revising their Income Tax Returns this year are hitting an unexpected snag. Details of foreign assets or overseas income simply aren’t showing up in their revised forms. The tax depar...