Harsh Kumar serves as a policy reporter at Mint, part of HT Media Group. He covers the Ministry of Commerce and Industry as well as key sections of the Ministry of Finance, such as the Department of Economic Affairs and the Department of Financial Services. With more than five years in business and economic journalism, he has built expertise in monitoring policy changes and assessing their broader effects on the economy.
Earlier roles include positions at Business Standard, Moneycontrol, and Outlook Money, where he focused on banking, financial services, and general economic developments. He is known for producing precise, well-researched reports and has a record of uncovering exclusive stories.
A graduate of Jamia Millia Islamia, Kumar tracks regulatory updates and major economic patterns affecting India’s financial and industrial sectors. His work seeks to clarify intricate policy matters for general readers without sacrificing accuracy or depth.
In his free time, he follows policy trends, pursues new leads, and travels, consistent with his interest in how economic choices influence daily life.
