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Manas is a New Delhi-based journalist with Mint, where he covers the intersection of economic policy, industry and emerging sectors shaping India’s growth. He writes on government regulation, production, and the clean energy transition, with particular depth in areas such as electric mobility, battery ecosystems, and rare earth supply chains. He wrote about India’s efforts to build domestic capacity in electric vehicles and energy storage, as well as the broader push to reduce import dependence and strengthen supply chain resilience. His reporting is not limited to grabbing the headline; they also aim to explain complex politics simply.
Manas studied law in Pune, the city where he grew up, and then earned a diploma in business journalism from the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai. In his nearly two years as a Mint correspondent, Manas reported that major wars had unfolded, a general election had thrown surprises for both the ruling party and the opposition, and three Union Budget announcements where India charted its economic course for the coming days.
On vacation, Manas plays bass with his friends in Space & Co, their jam-rock band. He also likes cats and late night snacking opportunities.
Vijay C. Roy is a journalist with over 21 years of reporting experience in various organizations such as Business Standard and The Tribune. In the past, he has covered beats like finance, auto, MSME, commodities, FMCG, pharma, agriculture, IT/ITES, infrastructure and start-ups. He joined Mint in February 2025 and covers agriculture, food processing, fertilisers, environment and climate change, bringing over two decades of experience in reporting on agricultural policy, food inflation, crop trade and rural livelihoods.
Vijay’s reporting areas include food security and climate change policy, focusing on their impact on various stakeholders and their implications. His expertise lies in simplifying complex agri-economic issues such as dependence on edible oil imports, cotton and wheat trends, fertilizer subsidies and climate-related risks. It covered key events, including global supply disruptions and evolving trade policies, offering both a macroeconomic perspective and industry-level context. Known for its credible and balanced reporting, it adheres to a rigorous fact-based approach that prioritizes accuracy and context. It is guided by a commitment to the public interest, which aims to make critical agricultural and economic issues accessible while contributing to informed policy and industry discussions.
