In this episode of InFocus by Indoindians, we spotlight Aastha Saboo — a business journalist whose career spans some of the most dynamic newsrooms in India and Southeast Asia.
From covering the ₹5600 crore National Spot Exchange Scam at CNBC-TV18 to reporting on corporate sectors like power, infrastructure, and tax, Aastha’s fearless approach earned her a nomination for India’s Young Journalist Award. After moving to Indonesia in 2015, she became a contributing writer for Forbes Indonesia and The Jakarta Post, and today works as a Senior Correspondent at DealStreetAsia, a Nikkei-backed financial publication, where she specializes in breaking news on private equity, venture capital, and deals shaping the region.
With her unique cross-border perspective, Aastha brings to life the stories of businesses, leaders, and markets that are redefining Asia.
🎥 Watch as Aastha shares her journey from engineering to journalism, her most unforgettable stories, and why she believes business journalism is more crucial than ever.
Aastha Saboo reflects on her remarkable journey from chemical engineering to business journalism, driven by a childhood love for storytelling and her father’s encouragement. She shares lessons from covering India’s ₹5,600 crore National Spot Exchange scam, the shift from India’s competitive media landscape to Indonesia’s evolving business scene, and her growth from chasing scoops to valuing long-term impact. Now a senior correspondent at DealStreetAsia, Aastha speaks candidly about the ethical balance in journalism, the challenges of being interviewed herself, and the importance of curiosity, persistence, and empathy for aspiring journalists.
