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Independent business journalism

Journalism that follows evidence, not influence.

Business News1 reports on markets, financial wrongdoing, corporate conduct, governance and public accountability—with accuracy, independence and the public interest at the centre.

28+Years of journalism
12+Published books
03Recognition bodies
MumbaiEditorial headquarters
Who we are

Reporting beyond the headline

We examine the decisions, institutions and financial systems that shape everyday life in India.

Our journalism is built around documentary evidence, official records, court documents, RTI responses and verified sources. Every story is approached with a commitment to accuracy, fairness and meaningful public-interest reporting.

“Journalism must serve citizens—not power structures.”
How we work

Our editorial standards

Clear principles guide every investigation, report and correction we publish.

01

Multi-source verification

Important facts are checked against credible and independent sources.

02

Editorial independence

Political or commercial relationships do not determine coverage.

03

Advertising separation

Paid communication remains clearly separate from newsroom reporting.

04

Transparent corrections

Material errors are acknowledged and corrected clearly.

05

Ethical investigation

Public-interest reporting follows legal and professional standards.

06

No undisclosed influence

We do not publish paid news or hidden sponsored narratives.

Unmesh Gujarathi
FounderBusiness News1
Leadership

Unmesh Gujarathi

Founder and Editor-in-Chief, with more than 28 years of experience across Indian print and digital media.

He has held editorial positions at DNA (Daily News & Analysis), The Times Group, The Free Press Journal, Saamana, Dabang Dunia and Lokmat. He directs editorial standards, investigations, verification and legal compliance.

Education

M.Com, MBA and a degree in Journalism

Authorship

12+ books in Marathi and English

Specialisation

RTI, governance and investigative journalism

Recognition

Established editorial foundation

Sprouts News, our associated investigative publication, is officially accredited or recognized by these public institutions.

DAVPDirectorate of Advertising and Visual PublicityGovernment of India
RNIRegistrar of Newspapers for IndiaGovernment of India
DGIPRDirectorate General of Information and Public RelationsGovernment of Maharashtra
Investigative commitment

Evidence before influence

We examine scams, corruption, governance failures and financial wrongdoing that demand legal, regulatory or institutional scrutiny. Responsible reporting is defended through documentation, verification and legal review.

Independence & transparency

Newsroom decisions stay independent

We do not align our journalism with political parties, corporate entities or pressure groups. Legitimate media revenue supports our work, while editorial decisions remain separate from commercial considerations.

Mumbai editorial office

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