Mugdha Kalra
Journalism

The anchor's chair, earned twice over

From the live newsrooms of the early 2000s to flagship business television today, Mugdha has spent over two decades asking the questions that matter, of CEOs, ministers, economists, sportspersons and changemakers.

Mugdha Kalra in conversation with Virender Sehwag at The Growth Summit
The newsrooms

Aaj Tak Zee News NDTV India IBN7 CNBC-TV18

Today Mugdha is frequently seen on CNBC-TV18, hosting flagship conversations on business, entrepreneurship, technology, sustainability, education, climate change and leadership.

Flagship series

Series she has made her own

Voices of the Impact Economy series artwork

Voices of the Impact Economy

Presented with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung India office, this dialogue series explores how the impact economy bridges purpose and profit, bringing together philanthropists, social innovators and policymakers to examine what transformative change actually takes.

Dear India Inc.

A data-driven series on NDTV Profit examining the challenges women face in corporate India: unequal pay and promotions, the leadership gap, maternity policy, microaggressions and workplace harassment. Evidence first, stories that stick.

We Serve India

A flagship social impact series by Forbes India, in collaboration with Lions Clubs International, spotlighting changemakers driving grassroots impact across sectors like education, healthcare and community development. Hosted by Mugdha, the series features panels with changemakers, interviews and storytelling that highlight inspiring efforts and encourage collaboration for a more inclusive India.

Mugdha Kalra hosting Health X Conversations by CNBC-TV18 and Optum

Health X Conversations

A thought leadership series by CNBC-TV18 in collaboration with Optum India, exploring the future of healthcare through conversations with industry leaders, innovators and policymakers. Hosted by Mugdha, the series features interviews and panel discussions on healthcare innovation, AI, digital transformation, leadership and patient outcomes, bringing together diverse voices shaping India's healthcare ecosystem.

InvestHER

A financial-literacy series with SheThePeople and the BSE Investors' Protection Fund, hosted by Mugdha across two seasons. It breaks investing, saving, wealth creation and personal finance into accessible, practical conversations designed to help more women take charge of their financial futures.

Selected conversations

On air

A sample of recent interviews, specials and panels across business, AI, design and the questions shaping India Inc.

SDG & Impact

Reporting the transition

Mugdha's journalism has evolved to reflect the narratives reshaping our world: the Sustainable Development Goals, artificial intelligence and the impact economy. Her platform at Network18 puts her in conversation with corporate leaders, policymakers and changemakers on how sustainability and ethical innovation are transforming industries.

She anchors India's growing conversation on purpose-driven growth, from flagship business summits to grassroots impact storytelling.

Mugdha Kalra delivering a keynote address

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