Biography

Pawan Kumar is a seasoned economic journalist and policy specialist with nearly 30 years of experience covering Indias economic, political, and corporate landscape. His career spans leading media organizations including BBC, ANI, Sahara TV, and Zee Business, where he served as Bureau Chief and Anchor for prime news bulletins and flagship programs.

Renowned for his deep understanding of government policymaking, Pawans reporting has consistently brought clarity to complex economic and governance issues. His extensive network within bureaucratic and corporate circles has enabled him to deliver insightful, well-informed analysis that connects policy developments with real-world impact.

He has held senior editorial positions such as Editor - Government Policy at Newsrise Wire (a joint venture with NIKKEI) and Editor - Government Affairs at The Secretariat, where he worked from October 2023 to July 2025.

Currently, Pawan is the Managing Editor at Dialogus, a dynamic YouTube platform dedicated to in-depth, accessible content on economics, governance, social issues, geopolitics, and ethics. At Dialogus, he leads the creation of incisive explainers and interviews that demystify public policy and spark informed conversations.

Internationally, Pawan has reported from nearly 40 countries and has covered high-level summits including the G20 (London and Pittsburgh, 2009; Mexico, 2012) and the Rio+20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, bringing a global perspective to his coverage of domestic affairs.

With trusted editorial judgment, institutional insight, and a wide-reaching network across government and industry, Pawan Kumar continues to shape meaningful journalism at the intersection of policy, politics, and economics.