Unmesh Gujarathi

Unmesh Gujarathi

Founder & Editor-in-Chief, Sprouts News

Unmesh Gujarathi is an Indian investigative journalist and media professional with over 28 years of experience in print and digital journalism. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Sprouts News, an independent investigative publication headquartered in Mumbai, established in 2020.

Throughout his career, he has held editorial positions at leading media organisations, including:

  • DNA (Daily News & Analysis)
  • The Times Group
  • The Free Press Journal
  • Saamana
  • Dabang Dunia
  • Lokmat

His reporting has focused on investigative journalism, governance accountability, public policy, corruption, crime reporting and the Right to Information (RTI) framework in India.

As Editor-in-Chief of Sprouts News, he oversees:

  • Investigative direction
  • Editorial standards and verification protocols
  • Legal compliance and ethical review
  • Newsroom operations and accountability processes

Education & Academic Background

Unmesh Gujarathi holds:

  • Master of Commerce (M.Com)
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA)
  • Degree in Journalism

His academic background supports his reporting in areas related to governance, financial systems, public administration and regulatory matters.

Published Works & Contributions

In addition to newsroom leadership, he is the author of more than 12 books in Marathi and English. His published works cover topics including:

  • The RTI Act and transparency mechanisms
  • Political leadership, including writings on Balasaheb Thackeray
  • Career guidance
  • Investigative journalism practices

He has contributed to national dailies and digital media platforms, focusing on evidence-based reporting and public-interest journalism.

Editorial Approach

Unmesh Gujarathi’s reporting methodology emphasises:

  • Documentary verification
  • Multi-source validation
  • Legal awareness in investigative reporting
  • Public-interest accountability

Under his leadership, Sprouts News has published investigative reports related to governance, regulatory oversight and institutional transparency.

Professional Contact

Editor-in-Chief
Sprouts News
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Phone: +91 9322755098
Email: unmeshgujarathi@gmail.com
Portfolio: www.unmeshgujarathi.com

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UK Tyres, Indian Tragedy: Toxic Profits & Poisoned Lives

UK Tyres, Indian Tragedy •Wada Chokes on Toxic Profits •Pyrolysis Plants, Poisoned…

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Salt Pans Sold for Dharavi Plan? Sparks Environmental Concerns

Salt Pans for Sale? Dharavi Plan Under Fire •Welfare or Green Grab?…

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Will Vadhavan Port Create Jobs for Locals? JNPT Silent.

Will Locals Get Jobs at Vadhavan Port? • Jobs for Locals? JNPT…

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Central Sanskrit University Running ‘B.Ed.’ Course Illegally

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DY Patil Vidyapeeth Harassment: Probe Ordered.

DY Patil Vidyapeeth Harassment Exposed • VP’s Office Orders Probe • Resident…

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IPL 2025 Betting Trap: Mafia Exposed Youth at Risk of Ruin.

- IPL Betting Trap: Youth at Risk! - Betting Mafia Exposed: Lawmakers…

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Fraudsters Exploit Baba Ramdev’s Name: Patients being Cheated.

Fraud in Baba Ramdev’s name! • Patients cheated, authorities silent! Unmesh Gujarathi…

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The Dark Side of Edelweiss/Nido Home Financing: Financial Exploitation

The Dark Side of Edelweiss/Nido • A Financial Giant’s Exploitation of Borrowers…

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Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to DY Patil’s Grandson Prithviraj from Arrest.

- Bombay HC Grants Interim Relief to DY Patil’s Grandson in Rape…

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Dabur vs. Patanjali: Legal Battle Over Misleading Chyawanprash Ads

  - Patanjali Faces Court Over 'Ordinary' Chyawanprash Claims - Dabur Takes…

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