Sugata Ghosh

Sugata Ghosh, associate editor at ET, sheds light on a stunning data leak revealing over ₹1,000 crore in undisclosed properties owned by wealthy Indians in Dubai. He explores the tax implications for India and how this discovery could ignite a global crackdown on hidden wealth. The conversation touches on fresh mandates for declaring foreign assets and the legal risks of non-compliance, as well as the motivations driving affluent Indians to invest abroad. Get ready for an insightful dive into wealth, tax evasion, and regulatory challenges!

Sugata Ghosh, Associate Editor at The Economic Times, joins to analyze the RBI's unprecedented announcement of 22 deregulation measures. They discuss how this historic shift allows banks to finance corporate takeovers and facilitates easier foreign borrowing. Sugata raises concerns about the readiness of banks to handle new risks and the implications for inflation targeting. The conversation dives into Governor Sanjay Malhotra's unique approach and the broad consensus among policymakers pushing for rapid deregulation to invigorate capital markets.

Sumit Gupta, Co-founder and CEO of CoinDCX, and Sugata Ghosh, Associate Editor at the Economic Times, dive into the impending $100,000 milestone for Bitcoin and its implications for Indian investors. They discuss the influence of U.S. political shifts and new regulations in the EU and UK. The conversation takes a critical look at India's regulatory environment, contrasting proactive measures with RBI's cautious stance. Gupta highlights the recent surge in trading and the necessary steps to enhance investor protection amidst growing market optimism and risk.