Suchetana Ray joins Mint as Deputy Managing Editor

Ray was earlier with NDTV as Executive Editor

by e4m Staff
Published: Oct 15, 2026 11:46 AM | 1 min read

Suchetana Ray joins Mint as Deputy Managing Editor

Suchetana Ray has transitioned from her role as Executive Editor at NDTV to Deputy Managing Editor at Mint, effective immediately.
In her new position, Ray will report to Mint's Editor-in-Chief, Josey P. John.
With over 20 years of journalism experience, Ray has a strong background in editorial leadership, content strategy, and media business development.
Prior to NDTV, she held various leadership roles at the Outlook Group and has experience in reporting on economic policy and business across multiple news platforms.

After two years at NDTV as Executive Editor, Suchetana Ray has joined Mint as its Deputy Managing Editor, e4m has learnt through sources. In her new role, Ray will report to Josey P. John, Editor-in-Chief, Mint.

Ray brings over 20 years of journalism experience spanning television, print and digital media, with expertise in editorial leadership, content strategy and building sustainable media businesses.

At NDTV, she was closely involved in the premiumisation of content on NDTV.com and the development of its subscription strategy. She was also part of the team responsible for some of the network’s marquee intellectual properties, including the NDTV Art Awards, NDTV Food Awards, NDTV Profit Business Leadership Awards, Indian of the Year and the NDTV World Summit.

Before joining NDTV, Ray held several leadership positions at the Outlook Group. She joined as Editor of Outlook Business and subsequently rose to become Chief Strategy Officer of the Group, overseeing key editorial, brand and revenue responsibilities.

Over her two-decade career, Ray has worked extensively as a reporter covering economic policy, business and economic crime. Her professional journey also includes stints at ET Now, Hindustan Times and The Economic Times, giving her experience across multiple news platforms and editorial formats.