Y V Phani Raj

Y V Phani Raj has extensive work experience spanning over multiple industries and roles. Y V is currently serving as the Associate Vice President-Content Strategy at CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, where they lead the content strategy, public relations, and corporate communications, as well as handles nominations for awards.

Prior to this, they worked at Telangana Today as the Deputy Editor from 2016 to 2022. In this role, they led the Business News Bureau and was responsible for covering regional, national, and international business news across various industries. Y V also managed a weekly startup/local entrepreneur column and wrote about sustainability and green buildings.

From 2013 to 2016, Phani Raj served as the Business Editor at Metro India, a daily newspaper. Here, they led the Business News Bureau, covering corporate, industry, sustainability, regulatory, policy, economy, finance, M&As, government, R&D, entrepreneurship, and other key areas. Y V also anchored the Union Budget editions during their tenure.

Prior to that, they were the Editor at India First Edition from 2012 to 2013. Here, they covered socio-political, business, and economic developments, and wrote and edited regional, national, and international news.

Phani Raj also has experience working at GlobalData Plc, where they held the positions of Project Manager-News and Associate Project Manager-News from 2009 to 2012. Y V led international online business news teams, served as the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) in India for editorial matters, and trained writers and editors. Y V also drafted news writing style guides.

From 2007 to 2009, they held the role of Manager-Corporate Communications at GVK Power & Infrastructure Limited and GVK Foundation. Y V handled corporate communications, including leadership communications, media relations, content, website management, and the in-house magazine-Musings.

Phani Raj began their career as a Staff Writer at Hindustan Times-Mint in 2006, where they covered Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare, and Commodities. Y V was part of the founding team of Mint.

Prior to that, they worked as a Senior Correspondent at Saffron Media | Pharmabiz from 2003 to 2006, covering national and international Pharma, Biotech, Healthcare, and Food & Beverages industries. Y V extensively covered industry, regulatory, policy, research, financial, and corporate news.

Phani Raj also gained experience as an Assistant Manager-Research/Branch Head and Correspondent at Domex Business Information Private Limited from 1999 to 2003. Here, they covered projects news across multiple industries, including Energy, Oil & Gas, Pharmaceuticals, Transportation, Infrastructure, and IT. Y V had interactions with ministries, PSUs, private companies, and industrial project consultants for news on new projects.

Y V Phani Raj's education history is as follows:

Y V Phani Raj completed an Advanced Programme in Strategic Management at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta in 2012. The field of study for this degree is Corporate/Business Strategy.

In 2011, Y V Phani Raj obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Cyber Laws from the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad. The field of study for this diploma is not specified.

Y V Phani Raj also earned a Post Graduate Diploma in Media Laws from the National Academy of Legal Studies & Research (NALSAR) University Hyderabad in 2009. The field of study for this diploma is not specified.

In 2001, Y V Phani Raj obtained a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism from Sardar Patel College of Communication and Management in New Delhi. The field of study for this diploma is not specified.

Y V Phani Raj completed a Master of Advertising & Public Relations Management from the Institute of Management Studies, DAVV, Indore in 1999. The field of study for this degree is not specified.

In 1997, Y V Phani Raj earned a Bachelor of Business Management from Sri Krishnadevaraya University. The field of study for this degree is not specified.

Additionally, Y V Phani Raj has obtained the following certifications:

- In 2021, Y V Phani Raj obtained a certification in Digital Journalism from Reuters.

- In 2007, Y V Phani Raj obtained a certification in Reporting Biotechnology from ICRISAT.