Basudha Das is a News Editor at Business Today. She specializes in finance and investment, with a focus on personal finance, financial markets, commodities and futures, as well as construction and real estate. Her insights on credit health, debt management, retirement planning, and wealth management have made her a prominent voice in the industry.
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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
Jio Financial Services is building a full-stack financial ecosystem spanning lending, payments, investments and insurance, with JioFinance at the centre of its customer engagement strategy. The company aims to use its digital reach, AI capabilities and global partnerships to deepen engagement and expand its presence across financial services.
By: Basudha Das
EPFO and insurers could emerge as key sources of fresh institutional capital for India’s REIT and InvIT market, with significant headroom under existing investment limits. The Avendus report estimates that even modest increases in permitted allocations could channel more than ₹1.2 lakh crore into the sector from EPFO and insurers alone.
By: Basudha Das
Ahmedabad’s flex workspace leasing surged 570.3% year-on-year in H1 2026, pointing to a rapid expansion in demand beyond India’s biggest office markets. With Kolkata and other cities also recording growth, the trend suggests flexible workspaces are gaining traction across a broader geographic footprint.
India paid 29% more per tonne for imported LPG than pre-war market expectations after the Hormuz strikes, as the energy crisis pushed up cooking-gas costs. The price shock added an estimated $1.1 billion to India’s LPG import bill, while imports fell sharply during the six-month period.
By: Basudha Das
Indian bank loans are growing faster than deposits, putting pressure on lenders to attract and retain funds even as liquidity conditions improve. For customers, the trend could limit sharp cuts in FD rates, while the outlook for loan rates will depend on banks’ funding costs and sustained credit demand.
By: Basudha Das
Bartending is increasingly moving beyond its traditional image in India, emerging as a skilled hospitality career with opportunities in luxury hotels, resorts, cruise liners and international markets. With India’s beverage industry expanding, specialised training in mixology, wines, spirits and beverage management is opening new global career pathways for young Indians.
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India’s job market is moving beyond traditional career paths as AI, data and digital technologies create roles around new problems and emerging industries. For young professionals, the opportunity increasingly lies in combining technology with skills from fields such as finance, design, psychology and liberal arts.
By: Basudha Das
The Himalayas are facing increasingly frequent and intense disasters, but experts warn that existing early warning systems are struggling to detect fast-moving and complex hazards. The recent Nepal glacier-triggered flash flood has highlighted gaps in monitoring, data availability and community preparedness.
By: Basudha Das
India’s banking system is facing a sharp liquidity surplus of nearly ₹10 lakh crore, driven partly by strong FCNR-B inflows, which could keep short-term interest rates under pressure. Jefferies expects falling money-market rates and easier liquidity conditions to help banks lower wholesale funding costs, although near-term NIMs may remain under pressure.
By: Basudha Das
A weak start can make a SIP look like a bad investment, but two years may be too short to judge its outcome. The latest CRISP analysis shows how dramatically SIP returns can change when investors extend their holding period from two to five years.
