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