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Basudha Das

Basudha Das

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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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Sectors such as business services, FMCG, IT, and healthcare witnessed strong MF interest.

Are Flexi cap funds fading — or flexing through the volatility? Expert says do not look at declining NAVs

by Basudha Das |Jun 20, 2025

Flexi Cap mutual funds have continued to outperform market benchmarks even amid recent corrections, reaffirming their reputation for resilience and adaptability. With their dynamic asset allocation an...

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No more stock picking: Mirae Internet ETF offers broad exposure to e-commerce, fintech to food delivery companies

by Basudha Das |Jun 19, 2025

The New Fund Offer (NFO) opened for subscription on June 18, 2025, and will close on June 25, 2025. It will reopen for continuous sale and repurchase on July 2, 2025.

Virtual Digital Assets are defined as any form of information, code, number, or token that is generated through cryptographic methods or other means.

Crypto non-filers face Income Tax heat; I-T dept nudges investors to declare VDAs

by Basudha Das |Jun 19, 2025

Cryptocurrency gains are now firmly in the crosshairs of Indian tax authorities. With a flat 30% tax on Virtual Digital Assets (VDAs), the Income Tax Department (ITD) is actively reaching out to taxpa...

The new pass aims to reduce travel costs, cut wait times, and simplify digital toll payments for non-commercial vehicles.

FASTag Annual Pass from Aug 15: Rs 3,000 FASTag pass could cut your travel cost by Rs 7,000; see how

by Basudha Das |Jun 18, 2025

Starting August 15, 2025, private vehicle owners can opt for a FASTag Annual Pass priced at Rs 3,000, offering up to 200 toll-free trips on National Highways. With an average toll cost dropping to jus...

SEBI has barred Sanjiv Bhasin from the securities market in a front-running case

Stock manipulation: SEBI bars Sanjiv Bhasin, others from securities market, directs seizure of Rs 11.37 crore

by Basudha Das |Jun 17, 2025

Market regulator SEBI has barred Sanjiv Bhasin and his associates from the securities market over alleged involvement in a pump-and-dump scheme. The action follows an investigation revealing stock man...

Bangalore property prices have surged over 20% in prime micro-markets over the past 3 years, making early entry increasingly expensive.

To buy or not to buy: NRI debates investing Rs 1 crore in Bangalore real estate

by Basudha Das |Jun 14, 2025

Rising property prices, uncertain relocation plans, and surplus foreign income—many NRIs returning to India find themselves at a financial crossroads. As metro cities like Bangalore see property price...

Under Section 244A of the Income Tax Act, taxpayers are entitled to simple interest at 0.5% per month (6% annually) on refunds due to them. Normally, returns filed by the standard July 31 deadline start accruing interest until the refund is issued.

Advance tax alert: June 15 is a Sunday — does paying advance tax on June 16 attract penalty, interest?

by Basudha Das |Jun 14, 2025

The first advance tax deadline for FY 2025–26 falls on Sunday, June 15, 2025, prompting confusion among taxpayers about whether payments made on the next working day would attract penal interest. As p...

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Ahmedabad flight crash: Hull insured for $75–80 million, but Air India faces wider liability exposure, say experts

by Basudha Das |Jun 12, 2025

Narendra Bharindwal, President of IBAI, told Business Today that in cases involving large commercial aircraft like the Boeing 787, the financial impact is not shouldered by a single insurer.

Tactical asset allocation means shifting across asset classes like equity, debt, gold, or REITs based on goals and market trends.

Is your mutual fund portfolio too crowded? Expert explains what could be hurting your portfolio

by Basudha Das |Jun 11, 2025

The popular “5 mutual funds max” rule is often touted as gospel in personal finance circles. But for long-term investors with evolving strategies, this rigid approach may be due for a rethink.

From October 2024 to February 2025, when the markets were more volatile, the net-to-gross inflow ratio stayed relatively strong—averaging over 53%—as investors avoided booking losses.

Profit-taking spikes in May as investor bias drags equity fund inflows to year-low

by Basudha Das |Jun 10, 2025

In May, gross inflows into equity mutual funds stood at Rs 56,604 crore, while redemptions shot up to Rs 37,591 crore, leaving net inflows at just Rs 19,013 crore.