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With a career in business journalism spanning over 14 years across digital media, print, and television, covering startups/internet economy and SMEs, Sandeep currently oversees content strategy for FE BFSI and FE Aspire sections of FE B2B.com. Additionally, he has spent over two years reporting on cryptocurrencies for FE Digital.

Sandeep has authored more than 5,000 pieces, including breaking news, features, interviews, and long-form reportage on policy, trade, technology entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and the VC-PE ecosystem at Financial Express Digital, Entrepreneur magazine, and CNN News18 (formerly CNN IBN). He has deep experience in conceptualising and executing B2B events focused on tech startups, entrepreneurship, and MSMEs. He was also among the earliest journalists to cover India’s e-commerce sector in its formative years.

Sandeep holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication. He has an active presence on LinkedIn with over 3,000 followers and X with over 500 followers.

With a career in business journalism spanning over 14 years across digital media, print, and television, covering startups/internet economy and SMEs, Sandeep currently oversees content strategy for FE BFSI and FE Aspire sections of FE B2B.com. Additionally, he has spent over two years reporting on cryptocurrencies for FE Digital.

Sandeep has authored more than 5,000 pieces, including breaking news, features, interviews, and long-form reportage on policy, trade, technology entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and the VC-PE ecosystem at Financial Express Digital, Entrepreneur magazine, and CNN News18 (formerly CNN IBN). He has deep experience in conceptualising and executing B2B events focused on tech startups, entrepreneurship, and MSMEs. He was also among the earliest journalists to cover India’s e-commerce sector in its formative years.

Sandeep holds a master’s degree in journalism and mass communication. He has an active presence on LinkedIn with over 3,000 followers and X with over 500 followers.

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FE Aspire Bureau

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FE Aspire, the dedicated MSME section of FinancialExpress.com, is a comprehensive platform covering news, insights, and developments across India’s micro, small and medium enterprise ecosystem. From trade, exports, and credit access to government policies, technology, logistics, and infrastructure, FE Aspire brings in-depth reporting and expert interviews that help small businesses stay informed and competitive.

The platform serves entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry professionals by offering stories on tools, solutions, and strategies essential for growth. With a sharp focus on ground realities, FE Aspire also highlights challenges and opportunities for MSMEs across regions.

In addition to its digital coverage, FE Aspire curates specialised conferences and summits, including regional and small-city editions, to enable local ecosystem conversations and connect stakeholders. For anyone looking to track, understand, or engage with India’s dynamic MSME sector, FE Aspire is the go-to destination.

FE Aspire, the dedicated MSME section of FinancialExpress.com, is a comprehensive platform covering news, insights, and developments across India’s micro, small and medium enterprise ecosystem. From trade, exports, and credit access to government policies, technology, logistics, and infrastructure, FE Aspire brings in-depth reporting and expert interviews that help small businesses stay informed and competitive.

The platform serves entrepreneurs, small business owners, and industry professionals by offering stories on tools, solutions, and strategies essential for growth. With a sharp focus on ground realities, FE Aspire also highlights challenges and opportunities for MSMEs across regions.

In addition to its digital coverage, FE Aspire curates specialised conferences and summits, including regional and small-city editions, to enable local ecosystem conversations and connect stakeholders. For anyone looking to track, understand, or engage with India’s dynamic MSME sector, FE Aspire is the go-to destination.

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