Pratik Bhakta

Pratik Bhakta is a seasoned journalist with extensive experience in financial and technology reporting. As of April 2023, Pratik serves as Deputy Editor at Times Internet. Previously, Pratik was part of the founding team at The CapTable from February 2021 to April 2023. Notable roles include Special Correspondent at Network18 Media & Investments Limited, where Pratik covered fintech and healthtech startups for Moneycontrol and Firstpost, and Principal Correspondent at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd (The Economic Times), focusing on foreign exchange reserves and banking technology. Early career experiences include project management at Foundation For Ecological Security and an internship at The Indian Express. Pratik holds a Diploma in Print Journalism from the Asian College of Journalism, a Master's degree in Media and Cultural Studies from the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, and a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from St. Xavier's College.