Sobia Khan

Business Development Executive

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 8 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

17 years of experience in business journalism
Expert in Indian real estate and capital markets
Strong network with industry leaders and policymakers

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Real Estate Journalist with expertise in business journalism and market analysis.

Contact

khansobia83@gmail.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Business JournalismReal Estate

Other Skills

RetailCopy EditingMedia RelationsNewspaperOnline JournalismBusiness AnalysisResearchContent DevelopmentStorytellingHeadline WritingBusiness NewsData AnalysisNew MediaEditingNews Writing

About

I am a seasoned business journalist with over 17 years of experience reporting on the Indian real estate sector, capital markets, and private equity. At The Economic Times, I have had the privilege of breaking exclusives that shaped industry conversations, from billion-dollar property deals to policy shifts impacting investors and developers alike. My strength lies in connecting the dots between capital flows, regulatory changes, and market sentiment — translating complex trends into sharp, accessible stories for a wide readership. Whether it’s tracking global fund movements into Indian real estate or decoding the latest government reforms, I bring clarity and context that decision-makers rely on. Beyond reporting, I thrive on building deep networks with developers, investors, policymakers, and analysts. My work isn’t just about headlines — it’s about giving readers the inside track on what truly drives India’s real estate and business landscape. Always keen to hear from founders, CXOs, investors, developers, and policymakers with on-ground insights. Open to story ideas, data-led insights, and informed perspectives.

Experience

The economic times

4 roles

Special Correspondent

Promoted

Nov 2019 – Jan 2025 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

I cover the dynamic real estate market in India producing in-depth articles and reports across real estate assets classes residential, commercial, retail and luxury segments.
Broke multie exclusives on real estate, private equity, and capital market deals, including marquee IPOs and sovereign fund investments.
Consistently delivered high impact stories read by millions, influencing industry and policy discourse.
Developed a strong network across developers, PE/VC funds, regulators, and analysts, enabling unmatched access to market insights.
Specialized in covering mega projects, NRI/foreign investments, and regulatory reforms shaping India’s $250B real estate market.

RetailBusiness JournalismCopy EditingMedia RelationsNewspaperOnline Journalism+17

Principal Correspondent

Oct 2016 – Oct 2019 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

. Spearheaded coverage of the real estate sectorin the Southern market, delivering comprehensive news stories, features, and analysis for a diverse audience.
Cultivated strong relationships with industry insiders,
developers, investors, and regulatory authorities to gather
exclusive insights and breaking news.
Played a key role in editorial, to ensure timely and relevant coverage of market developments.

RetailBusiness JournalismCopy EditingOnline JournalismBusiness AnalysisContent Development+10

Senior Correspondent

Promoted

Apr 2013 – Sep 2016 · 3 yrs 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

. I had led the coverage of the real estate and infrastructure sectors for the South market, conducting extensive research and analysis to produce impactful reports on large corporates and government policies impact on the sectors.
Developed a robust network of industry contacts to stay ahead of market trends.
Conducted interviews with prominent figures, including
developers, government officials, and industry experts, to
provide insightful commentary.
Collaborated closely with editors and fellow journalists,
recognized for contributions to the publication’s growth.

Correspondent

Jan 2010 – Mar 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Played a key role in covering real estate and infrastructure,
generating story ideas and producing articles across multiple topics including retail and HR.
Maintained an acute awareness of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry advancements.
Fostered strategic relationships with key stakeholders to
enhance coverage quality.
Delivered high-impact stories within tight deadlines,
contributing to the publication’s reputation for excellence.