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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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According to SBI Research, wider price gaps between international and domestic gold markets have historically encouraged smuggling and grey market activity in India.

Will higher gold prices and import duty increase illegal gold trade in India?

by Basudha Das |May 13, 2026

The Centre’s decision to increase customs duty on gold imports to 15% is expected to raise domestic bullion prices and reduce official imports, but experts warn it may also increase incentives for ill...

Joint ownership can improve borrowing capacity because lenders consider the combined income of both applicants while evaluating loan eligibility.

Buying a house with your spouse? Here’s how it can reduce your tax bill

by Basudha Das |May 13, 2026

Joint home ownership is emerging as a popular financial strategy among couples looking to maximise tax savings and improve home loan eligibility. Experts say co-owning property can help dual-income ho...

Jefferies said FY12-13 saw severe CAD stress as gold imports crossed US$50 billion, while 2026 is again seeing rising imports and rupee pressure.

Why Jefferies sees FY13 gold crisis echoes in PM Modi’s latest appeal

by Basudha Das |May 12, 2026

Jefferies has warned that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to avoid gold jewellery purchases for one year resembles the policy messaging seen during India’s FY13 current account deficit crisis. T...

Vedanta recently said its restructuring would create “five focused, sector-leading businesses” with improved strategic direction, capital allocation discipline

Vedanta demerger: Do shareholders pay tax on new allotted shares? Here’s what investors should know

by Basudha Das |May 12, 2026

Vedanta’s demerger has sparked fresh interest among retail investors about how corporate demergers work and whether receiving new shares creates any immediate tax liability. Tax experts say shareholde...

According to JM Financial, the BJP’s manifesto focuses on industrial revival through manufacturing, infrastructure, logistics hubs, ports, and large-scale investment projects in West Bengal.

What does incoming CM Suvendu Adhikari need to do to revive West Bengal’s economy?

by Basudha Das |May 9, 2026

JM Financial has said West Bengal could witness a major industrial and infrastructure revival following the BJP’s sweeping victory in the 2026 Assembly elections. The brokerage believes the political ...

The SBI study stated Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha showed relatively stronger labour force participation alongside better employment quality indicators.

Is India creating enough quality jobs beyond agriculture and informal work?

by Basudha Das |May 9, 2026

India’s labour market is expanding, but concerns over job quality continue to persist as agriculture and informal employment still dominate a large share of the workforce. The latest SBI Research repo...

Helios Flexicap increased its equity exposure marginally to 99.3% in April 2026 from 99.1% in March. Abakkus Flexicap raised its equity allocation to 92.2%.

Helios vs Abakkus Flexicap: Who is more aggressive on banks, metals, manufacturing?

by Basudha Das |May 8, 2026

Helios Flexicap and Abakkus Flexicap made aggressive portfolio adjustments in April 2026, reflecting contrasting strategies amid India’s evolving market landscape. While Helios stayed nearly fully inv...

The report covered more than 8,300 NRIs across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, and Bahrain.

Are Indian equities replacing real estate as the top wealth choice for Gulf NRIs now?

by Basudha Das |May 7, 2026

Indian expatriates across the Gulf are increasingly moving away from traditional real estate investments and turning towards Indian equities and mutual funds as their preferred long-term wealth creati...

While Dubai attracts mobile entrepreneurs and Singapore caters to legacy wealth, GIFT City is emerging as a cost-effective offshore hub for India-resident investors.

GIFT City vs Dubai vs Singapore: Which features high on Indian investors’ global wealth map

by Basudha Das |May 7, 2026

As Indian investors increasingly diversify globally, GIFT City, Dubai, and Singapore are emerging as key offshore wealth destinations. Experts say the choice now depends less on tax arbitrage and more...

According to DSP, SIP investing has historically delivered positive real returns across most global markets over long periods, including India, the US, Japan, and several emerging economies.

Why are SIP investors more successful than most market participants?

by Basudha Das |May 7, 2026

SIP investors often outperform other market participants because disciplined investing reduces emotional mistakes and timing errors, according to DSP Mutual Fund report. The report also said large-cap...