Business & Capital
Aarav Deshpande
Aarav Deshpande covers how Indian companies are built, financed and scaled, with particular attention to operating models, markets, manufacturing and founder-led growth.
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Business & Capital
Senior Correspondent, Business & Capital
Aarav Deshpande covers how Indian companies are built, financed and scaled, with particular attention to operating models, markets, manufacturing and founder-led growth.
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Correspondent, Technology & AI
Ananya Krishnan reports on AI, deep technology, cybersecurity and digital systems, with a focus on real adoption, measurable outcomes and risk.
View profile →Nation & Institutions
Correspondent, Nation & Institutions
Arjun Bedi covers policy, diplomacy, public institutions and infrastructure through the lens of implementation, accountability and long-term capacity.
View profile →Health & Longevity
Editor, Health & Longevity
Devika Menon edits Metropolitan India’s healthcare and longevity coverage, focusing on institutions, leadership, access, innovation and patient experience.
View profile →Policy & Public Affairs
Senior Writer, Policy & Public Affairs
Ira Sen explains regulation and public policy through their practical consequences for institutions, companies and citizens.
View profile →Climate & Infrastructure
Analyst, Climate & Infrastructure
Ishaan Prakash analyses the systems that power India, including energy, transport, water, climate investment and infrastructure delivery.
View profile →Real Estate & Cities
Editor, Real Estate & Cities
Kabir Ahuja covers the economics and design of India’s built environment, from residential markets and hospitality to infrastructure and urban systems.
View profile →Enterprise & Industry
Contributing Editor, Enterprise & Industry
Kunal Thakur covers manufacturing, supply chains, logistics, industrial policy and the operating systems behind Indian growth.
View profile →Leadership & Power
Editor, Leadership & Power
Meera Vashisht edits profiles and analysis on founders, chief executives, boards and the decisions that shape institutions and influence.
View profile →Culture & Influence
Editor, Culture & Influence
Naina Chatterjee edits coverage of media, art, design, food, travel, sport and the institutions shaping contemporary Indian taste.
View profile →Wealth & Family Offices
Correspondent, Wealth & Family Offices
Reyaan Merchant covers private capital, family offices, wealth preservation, philanthropy and the structures behind long-term ownership.
View profile →Legacy & Family Enterprise
Correspondent, Legacy & Family Enterprise
Rohan Suri covers family enterprises, succession, governance, heritage brands and the systems that allow businesses to outlast their founders.
View profile →Weddings & Hospitality
Correspondent, Weddings & Hospitality
Sana Mirza covers the commercial systems behind India’s wedding and hospitality economy, from destinations and hotels to jewellery, events and service design.
View profile →Education & Future
Correspondent, Education & Future
Tara Bhasin covers schools, universities, EdTech, future skills and the institutions preparing India for a changing economy.
View profile →Luxury & Living
Editor, Luxury & Living
Vihaan Mehra edits Metropolitan India’s coverage of automobiles, watches, jewellery, homes, travel and the evolving premium economy.
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