Renowned journalist and news anchor Palki Sharma Upadhyay recently announced the launch of her new media venture, India Global Review, marking a significant entry into the independent digital-first news space.
The announcement, made through a social media teaser and a newly launched website, comes shortly after Sharma’s high-profile departure from the news conglomerate Firstpost, owned by Network18, where she led global affairs coverage.
Sharma’s new project aims to provide an Indian lens on international conversations, emphasising that truth is frequently shaped by the way a story is framed.
Palki Sharma is widely recognised as the former face of Vantage on Firstpost, a digital news show that garnered billions of views by dissecting global geopolitics.
She previously served as the managing editor at WION, where she hosted the popular prime-time program Gravitas, building a reputation for a “no-nonsense” style of reporting.
Her transition to an independent platform reflects a growing trend among top-tier Indian journalists who are pivoting to the creator economy to gain greater editorial control.
The new company, India Global Review (IGR), describes itself as a new-age media entity focused on four core values: integrity, independence, authenticity, and fairness.
While specific programming details have not been released, the venture is currently scouting for talent, indicating a push toward building a full-scale digital newsroom.
This move into entrepreneurship follows a career spanning over 20 years across major organizations including Doordarshan News and the Hindustan Times.
For aspiring creators, Sharma’s move highlights the power of a personal brand in the digital age. By moving away from traditional television networks, she is leveraging her massive social media following to build a platform that bypasses the legacy “gatekeepers” of media.
The launch of IGR arrives at a time when the Indian digital audience is increasingly seeking niche, high-quality analysis over standard breaking news formats.
Industry experts are watching closely to see if Palki Sharma will adopt a subscription-based model or rely on advertising to sustain the startup.
As the project is currently in its early stages, the website simply notes that the team is “just getting started” and is actively inviting applications from media professionals.
