Mumbai, India · Est. 2018
Business News for Millenialaires
Editorial
The Team Behind NewsBizkoot
NewsBizkoot.com is an omnichannel business news platform built for India’s new generation of decision-makers — the Millenialaires. Our editorial team spans corporate India, startups, fintech, capital markets, technology, media, law, education, events, retail, and the forces reshaping how business gets done.
The team operates across three tiers: a Chief Editor and Business Editor who drive overall editorial strategy; Managing Editors — our most senior domain specialists, each with over 20 years of deep practitioner experience in their fields; and a strong bench of writers and contributors covering every platform of business and enterprise.
LinkedIn Profiles
| # | Name | Role | LinkedIn URL | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R. Nelson Fernandes | Chief Editor | linkedin.com/in/rnelsonf | ✓ Confirmed |
| 2 | Jasmine Almeida | Business Editor | Profile link to be added | Pending |
| 3 | Peter Binny | Managing Editor · Technology & Gadgets | linkedin.com/in/peterbinny | ✓ Added |
| 4 | Minal Kasturia | Managing Editor · Media & Publishing | linkedin.com/in/minalkasturia | ✓ Added |
| 5 | Wendy Gomes | Writer · Education | linkedin.com/in/wendydsouza7 | ✓ Added |
| 6 | Rajan Mathew | Writer · Travel | linkedin.com/in/rajanmathew | ✓ Added |
| 7 | Iris Madeira | Managing Editor · Overseas Education | linkedin.com/in/irismadeira | ✓ Added |
| 8 | Savio | Writer · Retail | Profile link to be added | Pending |
| 9 | Lalit Vashisht | Senior Writer · Envirotech & Sustainability | Profile link to be added | Pending |
| 10 | Tarun Marwah | Managing Editor · Events & Conferences | linkedin.com/in/tarunmarwah | ✓ Added |
Chief Editor
R. Nelson Fernandes
Chief Editor — NewsBizkoot.com · linkedin.com/in/rnelsonf
R. Nelson Fernandes is the founding Chief Editor of NewsBizkoot.com — Mumbai’s business news platform for the Millenialaires generation. A multi-industry veteran, Nelson has held leadership roles across healthcare, insurance, digital platforms, and media, including work with Dr. Batra’s Health Group, Apollo Hospitals, ICICI Lombard General Insurance, Ola Money (erstwhile ZipCash), Zoctr Home Health, Indian Express Group, and MindStar NetCorp Pvt. Ltd. — where he led digital marketing and eSolutions strategy.
This breadth of experience across health, finance, digital payments, media, and enterprise platforms gives Nelson a uniquely panoramic editorial lens. At NewsBizkoot, he sets the newsroom’s editorial standards, commissions content strategy across all verticals, and ensures that every beat — from fintech and legal to education and events — meets the platform’s bar for accuracy, relevance, and reader value.
Earlier Organisations
Business Editor
Jasmine Almeida
Business Editor — NewsBizkoot.com
Jasmine Almeida leads NewsBizkoot’s core business and corporate desk, overseeing coverage of corporate India, industry developments, economic policy, and market-moving stories. With a background in business journalism and financial reporting, she brings editorial discipline and analytical depth to the platform’s flagship vertical — translating complex business narratives into compelling, relevant coverage for a millennial readership.
Managing Editors
20+ Years Domain ExperienceManaging Editors are NewsBizkoot’s most senior domain specialists — each bringing over two decades of practitioner experience in their field. They set the editorial agenda for their beats, commission and review stories, and bring unmatched domain authority to every piece they oversee.
A technology professional and editor with hands-on experience across software development, cloud solutions, and digital platforms. Peter has worked as a DevOps Engineer at Foster Moore and brings deep technical knowledge of the gadget and enterprise technology landscape he covers at NewsBizkoot.
A media business leader with 25+ years across India’s print and broadcast landscape. Minal has held senior roles at The Indian Express (Head of Space Marketing), Zee Telefilms (DVP, Ad Sales North), Business Standard (DGM, North), and is currently National Head at Sakal Media Group — Maharashtra’s leading publishing house.
A personalised education counsellor with 30+ years of experience. Iris is Partner & Founding Director at Madhavi Desai Consulting Pvt. Ltd. and Lead Counsellor at Hill Spring International School, Mumbai. A Harvard Business School Executive Education alumna, she specialises in international university admissions and student career progression.
A veteran of India’s exhibitions and events industry. Tarun has served as Managing Director at dmg events India, CEO at Plastindia Foundation, and held leadership roles at Messe München and UBM India — bringing unparalleled inside knowledge of trade shows, B2B conferences, and digital event strategy.
Writers & Editors
Our writers and editors cover every platform of business and enterprise — bringing specialist knowledge, practitioner insight, and editorial rigour to every story they write for the NewsBizkoot audience.
An education journalist and career counsellor specialising in international study pathways, Ireland and UK university admissions, and the fast-growing edutech sector in India.
A travel journalist and digital content specialist with a particular passion for railway travel worldwide. Rajan covers the business of travel — booking technology, rail culture, airline strategy, and digital hospitality — with genuine domain enthusiasm.
A retail management professional with experience in store operations, customer experience design, and retail brand strategy across organised retail formats in India. Savio covers omnichannel strategy, store management, and retail trends with practitioner authority.
Prof. Lalit Vashisht is Founder & CEO of Diva Envitech Pvt. Ltd. with 38+ years in chemical engineering, specialising in wastewater treatment, membrane separations, and Zero Liquid Discharge (ZLD) systems. An NIT Rourkela alumnus, he has executed 300+ industrial projects globally and developed proprietary technologies including CHD-Ox™, THERMOX™, Nanoporex™, RUsonic™, and PROMEM B™ membranes — enabling energy-efficient, low-carbon, and net-zero water solutions across diverse industries. He is currently Professor of Practice at MG University Kottayam, Kerala and Director of the Indian Environmental Association.
Full Editorial Directory
All 11 team members with seniority tier, beat, and LinkedIn links. Managing Editor = Senior Domain Specialist (20+ years experience).
RNFR. Nelson Fernandes
Chief Editor · linkedin.com/in/rnelsonf
Jasmine Almeida
Business Editor
PBPeter Binny Managing Editor
Technology & Gadgets · linkedin.com/in/peterbinny
MKMinal Kasturia Managing Editor
Media & Publishing · linkedin.com/in/minalkasturia
WGWendy Gomes
Education & Career · linkedin.com/in/wendydsouza7
RMRajan Mathew
Travel · linkedin.com/in/rajanmathew
IMIris Madeira Managing Editor
Overseas Education · linkedin.com/in/irismadeira
Lalit Vashisht Senior Writer
Envirotech & Sustainability
TMTarun Marwah Managing Editor
Events & Trade Fairs · linkedin.com/in/tarunmarwah
Editorial Policies
Independence & Transparency
NewsBizkoot does not allow commercial relationships to influence news coverage. Sponsored content is always clearly labelled. Editorial decisions are made solely by our editors, never by advertising partners.
Corrections Policy
Corrections are published on the relevant article as soon as an error is confirmed. We do not silently amend stories — every change is noted with a correction notice and the date of amendment. Send corrections to [email protected]
Complaints & Feedback
Raise editorial concerns at [email protected]. The Chief Editor reviews all complaints personally and aims to respond within five business days.
Mission & Coverage Philosophy
What Shapes Our Coverage
NewsBizkoot.com was founded on a single conviction: that India’s next generation of business leaders deserves journalism that respects their intelligence, matches their pace, and speaks their language.
“We exist to make business journalism relevant, accessible, and genuinely useful for India’s Millenialaires — the entrepreneurs, executives, and professionals who are building the next chapter of the Indian economy.”— Editorial Mission, NewsBizkoot.com
Accuracy Over Speed
We verify before we publish. In a media environment that rewards breaking news at any cost, NewsBizkoot prioritises facts — we would rather be second and right than first and wrong. Every story is reviewed by a second pair of editorial eyes before it goes live.
Practitioner Voices
Our Managing Editors are not career journalists — they are practitioners with 20+ years in their domains. When we cover legal news, a practising advocate writes it. When we write about media business, a media industry veteran shapes the coverage.
Omnichannel Delivery
NewsBizkoot reaches its audience across web, mobile, social, and messaging platforms. Our content is designed to be readable in full on a desktop at the office or in 45 seconds on a phone between meetings — the same information, optimised for where you are.
Enterprise & Business Platforms
Our editorial compass points to every platform where business happens — from the Bombay Stock Exchange to a startup’s first funding round, from a GST ruling to a hotel’s new loyalty programme. We believe all of it matters to the Millenialaire audience.
Editorial Independence
Our newsdesk is not for sale. Advertising relationships, brand partnerships, and sponsored content are kept strictly separate from our editorial function — and clearly labelled when they appear on the platform. Our readers should never have to guess whether a story is bought or earned.
India-First Perspective
Global stories matter, but our editorial frame is always India. How does a Fed rate decision affect the RBI’s hand? What does a Silicon Valley funding trend mean for Bengaluru? We translate the world’s business news for the reader building a career or company in India.
Beats We Cover
Have a story tip or press release for the newsdesk? Email us at [email protected] · To reach the Chief Editor directly: [email protected] · For corrections: [email protected]
