Disha Acharya
Reporter at ETtech, The Economic Times
About
I'm Disha Acharya, a reporter at ETtech, The Economic Times, covering technology, startups, and business news from Bengaluru. My career has taken me from campus journalism at The Manipal Journal through roles at Deccan Herald and Thomson Reuters to my current position at one of India's leading business publications. I specialize in business reporting, investigative journalism, and multimedia production, with recent scoops on companies like Flipkart and Ola Electric. I'm passionate about how technology intersects with society, particularly around AI, gaming regulation, and startup dynamics. I'm always looking to connect with founders, experts, and fellow journalists who can help tell important stories about India's tech ecosystem.
Networking
What I can offer
- ›Platform for exposure through coverage in major publication
- ›Collaborative journalism and co-authoring opportunities
- ›Professional reporting on tech and business topics
Looking for
- ›Startups and founders for story sources
- ›Experts in AI and technology sectors
- ›Expanding my professional network
- ›Exploring mutual opportunities in journalism and technology reporting
Best fit for
Current Interests
Background
Career
Started as Reporter at The Manipal Journal, progressed through various journalism roles including Senior Reporter, News Editor, Subeditor, and Associate Multimedia Producer, now Reporter at ETtech
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Media Studies, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (2017–2020)
Achievements
- ›Broke the news that Flipkart asked 400-500 employees to leave based on performance reviews
- ›Co-authored an investigative deep-dive into offshore real-money gaming and betting platforms operating in India post-ban
- ›Conducted an analysis of over 100 livestream videos across major and niche platforms
- ›Reported on Ola Electric's strategic reversal including plans to drastically cut its retail footprint
- ›Secured and reported on exclusive news breaks including Anthropic's revenue doubling in India and Flipkart bringing back executive Nishant Verman
Opinions
- Believes in the power of simple digital tools to solve significant data and governance gaps
- Implicitly advocates for stronger and more effective enforcement of regulations