India M&A and Deals Correspondent

Reuters is looking for an experienced, driven and scoop-hungry journalist with a passion for breaking news and writing ahead-of-the-curve stories on India’s booming M&A and deals landscape. Based in Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore, the reporter in this role will focus on cultivating sources with bankers, regulators, lawyers and company voices to break news on fund raises, deals and IPOs, as well as big-picture corporate stories. The position is a key role in a country where startups are clocking sky-high valuations as India is increasingly becoming a sought-after destination for foreign investors. The role will extend beyond breaking news to writing insightful, analytical and in-depth stories about trends in India’s corporate and deal-making landscape. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in building sources, getting the inside scoops and a desire to work on deeply-reported stories. They will be part of a team of top-notch journalists who write about foreign and domestic companies, financial institutions, deals and regulations in one of Asia’s fastest-growing economies. This is a terrific opportunity for a talented and ambitious journalist to make an impact on a competitive and high-profile beat with the world’s largest independent multimedia news organisation.