About Biz Masala

 

Business. Markets. People. Insight.

Biz Masala is an independent business and economics publication examining the forces shaping India's corporate landscape, economy and public life.

We look beyond the headlines to understand what business developments mean for companies, investors, entrepreneurs, workers and ordinary citizens.

From corporate boardrooms and financial markets to government policy, industrial investment and the digital economy, Biz Masala explores the connections between business decisions, economic outcomes and public interest.

What We Cover

Corporate India

Companies, corporate strategies, mergers and acquisitions, investments, governance and the decisions shaping India's business landscape.

The Indian Economy

Economic growth, inflation, employment, taxation, public finances, industrial development and the policies influencing India's economic future.

Markets and Money

Financial markets, investment trends, business models and the numbers behind the headlines—with a focus on explaining developments rather than merely reporting them.

Investigations

Evidence-based examinations of corporate power, public policy, public expenditure and the relationship between business and government.

Our investigations aim to distinguish documented facts from allegations, examine primary sources wherever possible and explain what the available evidence does—and does not—establish.

Emerging Businesses and Technology

Start-ups, digital platforms, artificial intelligence, the changing economics of technology and the opportunities and risks confronting businesses.

Our Editorial Approach

At Biz Masala, we believe business journalism should do more than report announcements and repeat corporate claims.

It should ask questions, examine evidence, scrutinise numbers and explain the consequences.

Our editorial approach is guided by five principles:

  • Evidence before assertion: Important claims should be supported by credible sources.
  • Independent analysis: We distinguish our analysis from the claims made by companies, governments and other interested parties.
  • Context matters: Announced investments are not the same as realised investments, revenue is not profit, and projections are not actual outcomes.
  • Fairness and accuracy: Allegations should not be presented as established facts. Material errors should be corrected transparently.
  • Public interest: We seek to explain how business and economic decisions affect the wider economy and society.

Who Is Behind Biz Masala?

Biz Masala is published by Murthy ASR, whose interests span Indian business, economics, corporate affairs and public policy.

The publication reflects a commitment to understanding the forces behind the headlines: how companies grow, how markets respond, how public policy shapes private enterprise and how the benefits and costs of economic decisions are distributed.

Our objective is to make complex business and economic developments accessible without sacrificing depth, evidence or analytical rigour.

Our Readers

Biz Masala is for readers who want to understand more than the daily headlines—including business owners, professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, students and anyone interested in India's economic and corporate future.

We welcome informed feedback, corrections, story suggestions and perspectives that help improve our coverage.

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By Murthy ASR

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