Moneycontrol Appoints Nalin Mehta as Managing Editor

Jayed Sayed, Chief Strategy & Content Officer at Moneycontrol, has welcomed Nalin Mehta as the new Managing Editor of Moneycontrol.

In an internal email addressed to the team, Sayed described Nalin as an accomplished multi-platform journalist with robust digital skills. Nalin has been familiar to the Network 18 team, having served as the Group Consulting Editor for the past year. His extensive background includes roles such as Executive Editor at The Times of India-Online, Managing Editor at India Today (English TV channel), and Consulting Editor at The Times of India.

Nalin's expertise goes beyond journalism; he has authored books on sports, media, and politics, showcasing the breadth of his interests and his ability to delve into various subjects. Before joining Moneycontrol, Nalin held the position of Dean and Professor at the School of Modern Media, UPES University, where he designed and conducted courses on digital journalism.

His professional journey extends to international organizations such as the UN and the Global Fund in Geneva, Switzerland. Nalin has also contributed his knowledge to various universities and institutions in Australia, Singapore, Switzerland, and India. Currently, he serves as a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore.

Nalin, a DFID-Commonwealth scholar, holds a Ph.D. in Politics from La Trobe University, Melbourne; an M.A. in International Relations from the University of East Anglia, UK; and a B.A. in Journalism (Honours) from the University of Delhi. In his leisure time, he enjoys playing squash, hockey, and horse riding. Nalin resides in Noida with his wife and two young children.

Jayed expressed confidence that with Nalin's diverse skill set and extensive experience, he is well-positioned to lead Moneycontrol to new heights. The team was encouraged to join in wishing Nalin the best for his new role.