Debashis Basu

Rolling the dice on growth

As the inflation rate declines, India has paused its interest rate hikes and there is optimism in the air that we have crossed the cyclical hump of a slowdown and should enjoy strong growth

Banks up to tricks with bad loans again?

The recapitalisation of banks, the slow absorption of bad loans in the system, and the normal growth that comes from a growing economy have led us to believe that PSBs are sailing smoothly

Perhaps it is time for India to introduce tort law and punitive damages

Those who cause bodily harm, property damage, or financial loss to others on their premises or due to their operations should be liable in law to provide financial compensation to the victim

Adani saga: The elephant in the room

The Adani group stocks don't need to keep going down and hit Hindenburg's estimate of fair value

Adani saga: Easy come, easy go

The story of "sudden volatility" isn't so sudden and starts in mid-2020, except that it was upward volatility then

The real gainers from F&O 'casino'

Whether they make or lose money, traders have to incur transaction costs, including brokerage, exchange fees, turnover fees, and securities transaction tax, etc.

Lessons from the biggest multibaggers

While banks are paying you 6-7 per cent per annum, every few years a handful of stocks can go up 100 per cent or more. Over 10 years some stocks can go up manifold