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Aakriti Bhalla
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Journalist and Writer, The Ken
New Delhi, Karnātaka
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Biography
Breaking news journalist for Reuters News. Keen on exploring the intersection of politics, economy and health & environment
All things Influencer Marketing and Creator Economy
Hard News
Content
By Aakriti Bhalla Verified| The Ken@ Aakriti is a business reporter spotting trends in consumerism. She works at the intersection of the food & beverages, consumer and retail industry. When Ashni and Avni Biyani opened their first Broadway store in Delhi's Ambience mall in September, it was a bitter-sweet moment. The multi-brand store-which sells everything from apparel to health products, and even houses the sisters' gourmet supermarket chain and cafe Foodstories-sat right next to Reliance's retail chain Smart Bazaar.
By Aakriti Bhalla Verified| The Ken@ Aakriti is a business reporter spotting trends in consumerism. She works at the intersection of the food & beverages, consumer and retail industry. When 40-year-old Kiran Shah first proposed the idea of selling ice-creams via dark stores instead of ice-cream parlors, his family was perplexed. Apsara Ice Creams, their family chain, had 100 parlours across the country, and its quintessential guava ice-cream with chilli salt was famous all over Mumbai. Why move online then, they asked him.
By Aakriti Bhalla Verified| The Ken@ Aakriti is a business reporter spotting trends in consumerism. She works at the intersection of the food & beverages, consumer and retail industry. When Ashni and Avni Biyani opened their first Broadway store in Delhi's Ambience mall in September, it was a bitter-sweet moment. The multi-brand store-which sells everything from apparel to health products, and even houses the sisters' gourmet supermarket chain and cafe Foodstories-sat right next to Reliance's retail chain Smart Bazaar.
Company Info
The Ken
The Ken is a digital publication based in Bangalore, India, that focuses on business journalism. Founded in October 2016 by a team of experienced journalists and entrepreneurs, it operates on a subscription model, offering one original narrative story each weekday. Subscribers receive exclusive content, while non-subscribers can access one free story per week. The Ken also provides specialized subscriptions for corporate and campus audiences. The publication is known for its in-depth analysis and unbiased reporting on various topics, including business, startups, technology, and healthcare. With a team of 61 individuals, The Ken has published thousands of stories that have garnered attention in the media landscape. The company has raised $2.1 million in funding, supported by notable investors like Omidyar Network India and the Independent and Public-Spirited Media Foundation.
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Founded: 2016