Chandra R. Srikanth — CEO
With over 18 years of experience across print, television, and digital platforms, I've had the privilege of reporting and breaking stories on India's dynamic business and technology landscape for some of the country's most respected media organizations, including the Times Group and Network18. At present, I lead two core editorial teams at Moneycontrol, India’s leading business and financial news platform: A 12-member team covering technology, startups, and the new economy A 5-member social media team, driving our digital engagement and storytelling I've also been the anchor and series editor for two key shows: Bits to Billions: The Unicorn Story on CNN-News18, featuring in-depth conversations with India's top entrepreneurs Pitch Craft on Moneycontrol, a unique series where we break down the pitch decks of successful startups Previously, I was Senior Editor at ET NOW, where I led the South India Bureau, launched and anchored the daily show Startup Central, and helmed the channel’s digital editorial strategy. My role involved scaling up online coverage, scripting and producing video stories on business, policy, and technology. Before that, I reported for The Economic Times from Chennai, focusing on the IT sector, auto industry, and prominent family-owned businesses. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Journalism from M.O.P. Vaishnav College, Chennai, where I topped the department all three years and graduated as a university topper.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned media professional specializing in business and technology journalism.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 18 yrs 11 mos
Skills
- Broadcast Journalism
- Content Development
Career Highlights
- Over 18 years in business and technology journalism.
- Led editorial teams at India's leading financial news platform.
- Conceptualized India's first daily startup show on television.
Work Experience
moneycontrol.com
Deputy Executive Editor (2 yrs 4 mos)
Editor - Technology, Startups & New Economy, Moneycontrol (2 yrs 9 mos)
ET NOW
Senior Editor (8 mos)
ET NOW
Consulting Editor (1 yr)
ET NOW business news channel
Chief of Bureau-South (10 yrs 4 mos)
The Economic Times
Correspondent (1 yr 9 mos)
Education
Bachelor's Degree at MOP Vaishnav College for Women