Basudha Das is a News Editor at Business Today. She specializes in finance and personal finance, with a keen focus on real estate investment, the housing market, and commodities markets, as well as wealth management and retirement planning. Basudha's insights and analyses have been featured in various prominent publications, including Business Today.
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Basudha Das's articles primarily focus on local Indian financial and political matters, particularly those relating to taxation, finance, and government policy. She often incorporates government announcements and data citations into her work. Given this emphasis, she may be interested in receiving pitches from experts who can comment on the intricacies of India's tax laws or provide insights into the country's economic policies.
Pitches that align with Basudha’s coverage should consider focusing on topics such as income tax regulations, investment opportunities specific to Maharashtra or Mumbai, changes in banking policies affecting local residents or businesses within her geographic focus. Additionally, providing expert perspectives on the implications of government budgetary decisions for different sectors could also capture her interest.
It is important to note that while Basudha focuses mainly on developments within India (particularly Maharashtra and Mumbai), she may find value in stories related to broader national trends if they have a direct impact at a regional level.
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By: Basudha Das
India's grocery market may be headed towards ₹84 lakh crore by FY30, but kirana stores continue to dominate the sector. A new Redseer report suggests the biggest digital opportunity may lie in value grocery platforms catering to price-conscious consumers across Bharat.
By: Basudha Das
The Centre's decision to exempt foreign investors from taxes on government securities, along with a series of RBI measures to attract overseas capital, could potentially bring more than $40 billion (around ₹3.81 lakh crore) into India. SBI Research believes the reforms could strengthen the rupee, deepen bond markets and boost long-term foreign participation in the economy.
By: Basudha Das
HDFC Mutual Fund has temporarily restricted fresh lump-sum investments in its Gold ETF and Gold Fund of Fund schemes amid a sharp surge in gold prices and investor inflows. The move has sparked questions about whether investors should be concerned or view it as a signal to reassess their gold allocations.
By: Basudha Das
Building wealth does not always require longer working hours or a second job. Financial experts say disciplined investing, income-generating assets and smart use of the gig economy can help individuals create passive income streams and grow their bank balances over time.
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FPIs hold assets worth nearly ₹74 lakh crore in India and remain a critical source of capital for the country's financial markets. A recent tax exemption on government securities is expected to further enhance India's appeal among global investors and support future foreign inflows.
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A likely El Niño event and record global temperatures are raising concerns over heatwaves, crop losses, and food inflation, with experts warning that 2027 could become the hottest year ever recorded. As climate change intensifies, agricultural workers and food-producing nations are increasingly facing productivity losses that could ripple across global supply chains.
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The global oil market is closely watching the Strait of Hormuz, with Fitch Ratings assuming the key shipping route will reopen by the end of July 2026. If that happens, the agency expects crude prices to fall sharply as supply disruptions ease and market oversupply returns.
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Despite increasing social openness around miscarriage, most women in India still avoid discussing pregnancy loss at the workplace, a new YouGov India report has found. Low awareness of legal leave provisions and fears of judgment and career setbacks continue to discourage women from seeking support.
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Deceptive design practices or "dark patterns" are quietly costing Indian consumers up to ₹28,000 crore every year, with hidden charges and manipulative tactics affecting nearly nine out of 10 online buyers. A new report by Datum Intelligence warns that the growing trust deficit could put ₹55,000 crore worth of digital commerce spending at risk.
By: Basudha Das
RBI's latest measures to attract foreign currency could bring in ₹5.2-6.2 lakh crore ($55-65 billion) in inflows during FY27, according to SBI Research. The FCNR(B) route, which helped India weather the 2013 taper tantrum, is once again being used to ease pressure on the rupee amid FII outflows and geopolitical uncertainty.
