The Masthead

The founders of Vārttā.

Five people, one shared belief that economic literacy is a form of self-defence.

Darshein Kaur

Darshein Kaur

Head of Economics & Finance

Leads our coverage of markets, policy and the numbers behind the news.

Nandini Gupta

Nandini Gupta

Head of Economics & Social Impact

Writes on how money moves through communities — labour, inequality, public goods.

Shaista Hussain

Shaista Hussain

Head of Content Creation

Shapes how every Vārttā story looks and reads.

Akshara Verma

Akshara Verma

Head of Marketing & Strategy

Gets Vārttā into the hands of readers who need it.

Ruhaani Gaba

Ruhaani Gaba

Vice Head of Content Creation

Edits, commissions and keeps the desk running.