Bloomberg India launches premium digital platform for investors and business leaders
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Bloomberg Media on 26 August officially launched Bloomberg India, a dedicated premium digital news destination targeting investors, business leaders, and decision-makers seeking deeper coverage of India's economy, markets, and businesses. The platform is live across Bloomberg.com and its mobile app, drawing on the resources of Bloomberg's global newsroom of more than 3,000 journalists and analysts.
Why Bloomberg Is Doubling Down on India
The launch marks 30 years of Bloomberg's presence in India and coincides with a significant milestone: India has become the second-largest audience market globally for Bloomberg.com. The expansion reflects the platform's recognition of India's growing weight in global financial markets and the rising appetite among Indian professionals for premium, data-driven business journalism.
John Micklethwait, Editor-in-Chief of Bloomberg, said the digital expansion underlines the company's commitment to covering India's growth story with the depth and precision demanded by its audiences. He expressed hope that the new platform would become the go-to destination for investors and businesspeople seeking reliable, independent reporting on global markets and India's rapidly evolving economy.
Key Features of the New Platform
The Bloomberg India homepage serves as a central hub for market data, interactive tools, multimedia content, and India-focused journalism. A new Market Snapshot module will give users a consolidated view of domestic equities, foreign exchange rates, global benchmarks, and leading market movers. A dedicated top securities ticker will offer quick visibility into key market developments.
The platform will also carry localised wealth-building guides, including new editions focused on retirement planning and investment opportunities for individuals with ₹1 crore to invest. Bloomberg's '10 Asian Companies to Watch' feature and Bloomberg Businessweek's 'Best Business Schools' list will include dedicated India coverage.
Newsletters, Podcasts, and Multimedia
Bloomberg is launching dedicated newsletters for Indian readers. The flagship 'India Edition' will be written and curated by Menaka Doshi, Bloomberg News Senior Editor. A second newsletter, 'Markets Daily India', will deliver market intelligence ahead of the Indian trading day.
A new podcast titled 'Emerging', co-hosted by Menaka Doshi and Bloomberg Television Anchor and Editor-at-Large Haslinda Amin, will focus on emerging business and economic trends. Bloomberg Television's 'Latitude' will feature exclusive interviews with Indian founders, while award-winning documentaries from Bloomberg Originals will also be accessible through the India portal.
Payments, Subscriptions, and What Comes Next
Bloomberg has introduced subscription payments in Indian rupees via local cards, simplifying checkout for Indian users. UPI payments are expected to be introduced in September.
Further India-focused offerings are planned for October, including dedicated coverage of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum's India debut in New Delhi, where more than 500 global leaders are expected to gather. Bloomberg plans live broadcasts, original programming, and in-depth reporting across its platforms for the event. Special India-focused editions of Bloomberg Businessweek and Bloomberg Markets are also in the pipeline, available digitally to subscribers through the Bloomberg India homepage.