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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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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...

Ahmedabad plane crash

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.

Bengaluru led the property price rally with a staggering 79% surge in just five years—outpacing all other major Indian cities.

Real estate prices surged 48% in 5 years — but has the boom peaked?

by Basudha Das |Jun 10, 2025

India’s housing market has soared 48% in five years, driven by post-COVID demand and infrastructure growth. But with prices cooling in some cities and inventory piling up in others, is the real estate...

Selling gold in India may attract capital gains tax if held for over 24 months.

Can a 20-year-old legally sell gold in India? Here’s what you need to know

by Basudha Das |Jun 7, 2025

A 20-year-old entrepreneur was recently denied the right to sell her own gold, despite being its legal owner. The store claimed she was "underage" and refused the transaction. The incident has sparked...

The new tax regime offers lower slab rates but limits exemptions—yet allows key deductions like employer NPS and standard deduction.

Smart salary tweaks unlock Rs 3.75 lakh in tax savings — even under New Tax Regime; check calculations

by Basudha Das |Jun 7, 2025

Big tax savings are possible—even under the no-exemptions new regime. A case study shows how a Rs 50 lakh salaried employee legally cut taxes by Rs 3.75 lakh through NPS optimisation and better invest...

Maintaining the same EMI after the rate cut can reduce total interest outgo by over ₹31 lakh on a ₹1 crore loan.

From Rs 1.08 crore to Rs 77 lakh: How smart borrowers are saving big after RBI’s rate cut

by Basudha Das |Jun 6, 2025

Home loan borrowers have a big reason to cheer in 2025 as the RBI slashed the repo rate by 100 basis points so far this year. The latest 50-bps cut, along with a 100-bps CRR reduction, is set to lower...

Delhi and its neighbouring cities were recently battered by sudden dust storms and gusty winds, damaging homes, vehicles, and infrastructure. The chaotic weather has reignited concerns over India’s vulnerability to natural disasters.

Thunderstorm damage in Delhi: What’s covered under your home and motor insurance?

by Basudha Das |Jun 5, 2025

Natural disasters cause India losses of up to 2% of GDP annually, yet insurance coverage remains low. The recent storms in Delhi-NCR have reignited debate over how well-protected individuals and busin...