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.
