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GARGI SARKAR

Bengaluru

Summary

Business journalist with expertise spanning startups, venture capital, consumer internet, and FMCG, delivering sharp insights into high-growth technology companies, investor strategies, and emerging tech stocks in public markets.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Principal Correspondent

Inc42 Media
03.2022 - Current
  • Deliver long-form, data-driven reporting on consumer internet, e-commerce, OTT, gaming, and emerging technologies, alongside nuanced coverage of venture capital flows, deal activity, and investor theses.
  • Craft compelling, research-backed narratives that decode complex business models, market cycles, and technology trends for a founder- and investor-focused audience.
  • Build and sustain strong relationships across the venture capital ecosystem, working closely with investors and founders of high-growth unicorns and soonicorns to report on funding, strategy, and market shifts.
  • Lead and publish two flagship weekly newsletters at Inc42, Inc42 Markets and The Outline.
  • Collaborate closely with design and marketing teams to produce high-impact digital content across web, newsletters, and social platforms.
  • Track emerging sectors and early-stage startups to identify trend inflection points and surface stories ahead of the market.

Senior Correspondent

Financial Express
07.2021 - 03.2022

• Deliver timely news stories to ensure up-to-date website coverage.
• Research, pitch, and develop in-depth feature articles on key industry trends.
• Conduct interviews with senior industry leaders, with a focus on the MarTech and AdTech sectors.
• Manage social media channels and curate weekly newsletters to drive audience engagement.
• Participate in and support events hosted by the Financial Express Online team.

Senior Reporter

Indiantelevision.com
02.2018 - 06.2021
  • Report daily developments across the media and entertainment industry, writing news and in-depth feature stories on industry trends and contemporary issues.
  • Cover the evolving media and entertainment ecosystem, including OTT platforms, digital agencies, Big Tech, and the creator economy.
  • Attend and report from industry events, conferences, and panel discussions to deliver on-ground insights.
  • Interview senior business executives, founders, and industry leaders across media, technology, and digital platforms.

Education

Master of Arts - Communication & Journalism

University of Mumbai
01.2017

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calcutta
01.2015

Skills

  • Long-Form & Investigative Storytelling
  • Newsletter & Audience Strategy
  • Venture Capital & Startup Ecosystem Insight
  • Data-Driven Business & Market Analysis
  • Executive & Founder Engagement
  • Cross-Functional Digital Content Execution

Work Samples

  • https://inc42.com/features/gaming-in-2026-whats-in-store-in-the-post-rmg-era/
  • https://inc42.com/features/fractal-ipo-turning-point-for-indian-deeptech-or-ai-hype/
  • https://inc42.com/features/the-rise-and-the-reality-check-growws-post-ipo-story/
  • https://inc42.com/features/ajio-living-reliance-retails-digital-dream/
  • https://inc42.com/features/is-it-time-swiggy-zomato-rethink-the-platform-fee-push/
  • https://inc42.com/features/bigbasket-goes-bland-can-tata-digital-spice-it-up/
  • https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-how-facebook-is-building-instagram-as-complete-business-solution-for-brands-2316884/
  • https://www.financialexpress.com/business/brandwagon-why-cpg-brands-need-to-invest-in-martech-solutions-for-effective-full-funnel-marketing-2414453/

Timeline

Senior Principal Correspondent

Inc42 Media
03.2022 - Current

Senior Correspondent

Financial Express
07.2021 - 03.2022

Senior Reporter

Indiantelevision.com
02.2018 - 06.2021

Master of Arts - Communication & Journalism

University of Mumbai

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

University of Calcutta
GARGI SARKAR