Development Journey of Economic Journalism in India

 The development journey of business journalism in India is about how reporting on money, companies, and markets went from almost nothing to a big deal over the years. In simple terms, it’s how this field grew up in India as the country changed.

Way back before India’s independence in 1947, there wasn’t much business news. Papers talked about British rule or farming, not stocks or factories—business just wasn’t a hot topic. After 1947, things stayed quiet for a while. The government controlled a lot—like banks and industries—so there wasn’t much to report about private companies. You’d see a little about trade or prices in papers, but it was basic and boring, mostly for officials or scholars.

The big shift came in 1991 when India said, “Let’s open up!” The government loosened rules, letting businesses grow and trade with the world. Suddenly, there were new companies, busy stock markets, and more jobs to talk about. That’s when business journalism really started rolling. Reporters began writing about what companies were doing—like how a car maker was growing or why prices were jumping. Newspapers added business pages, and people got hooked because it mattered to their lives—whether they were saving money or looking for work.

Then came TV in the late 1990s—like NDTV Profit—and later the internet. News went from slow paper stories to fast updates on screens. Journalists started covering tech boom towns like Bangalore, big deals by companies like Tata, and even small startups. Today, it’s everywhere—apps, websites, and channels keep people posted on money news 24/7. The journey went from quiet, government-focused days to a loud, busy field that helps India keep up with its fast-growing economy.

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