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Gopika Nair

Introduction
Gopika Nair is a Correspondent at Financial Express Digital (financialexpress.com), covering consumer-facing businesses, emerging industry trends, infrastructure, railways, and roadways. She has over two years of experience in business journalism. In her current role, Gopika is responsible for day-to-day coverage of consumer and brand-led stories, infrastructure, business models, and market…Read More
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Gopika Nair is a Correspondent at Financial Express Digital (financialexpress.com), covering consumer-facing businesses, emerging industry trends, infrastructure, railways, and roadways. She has over two years of experience in business journalism.

In her current role, Gopika is responsible for day-to-day coverage of consumer and brand-led stories, infrastructure, business models, and market trends. Her work includes reporting on corporate developments, analysing consumer-facing sectors, and covering infrastructure.

She studied Economics at the University of Delhi before going on to complete a Master’s in Mass Communication from Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Before joining Financial Express Digital (financialexpress.com), Gopika interned with The Quint and The Hindu BusinessLine.

When not reporting, Gopika enjoys reading, watching web series and engaging in creative pursuits. She has a keen interest in creative expression and enjoys exploring new ideas beyond the newsroom.

 

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Gopika Nair Industry Experience
  • Qualification, Degree/Other Achievements:
    • Master’s in Mass Communication, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University (GGSIPU)
    • Bachelor’s in Economics, University of Delhi
  • Previous Experience:
      • Intern, The Quint
      • Intern, The Hindu BusinessLine
      • Intern, financialexpress.com
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Airtel raises postpaid prices after years of growth; prepaid hike likely within 6 months
Airtel tariff hike: Postpaid plans costlier by Rs 50, prepaid increase may follow

Bharti Airtel raised postpaid plan prices by Rs 50 monthly from October 8, increasing tariffs by 3% to 11%, while…

By Gopika Nair
October 8, 2026 15:27 IST
Consumer durables, electronics makers face margin pressure
Copper prices jump 57%, aluminium 35%: What it means for consumer durables, electronics

Copper, aluminium, and polymer prices surged in Q2 FY27, impacting consumer durables and electronics profits. Nomura expects revenue growth driven…

By Gopika Nair
October 7, 2026 15:06 IST
The airline has issued guidance for a 25% rise in passenger revenue per seat kilometre in the July to September quarter.
Jet fuel, fares and demand: What could shape IndiGo’s earnings?

Airfares in India are expected to remain high due to rising jet fuel costs, impacting IndiGo’s revenue and margins. Nomura…

By Gopika Nair
October 7, 2026 13:23 IST
Nearly 130 years after Ardeshir Godrej began making locks in a 20-square-metre shed in Lalbaug, the Godrej name still shows up where Indian consumers place their trust. (Image Source: Amar Chitra Katha| Enhanced with AI)
He lost his career for telling the truth. Then he built one of India’s most trusted business empires

Discover how Ardeshir Godrej transformed Bombay’s lock and safe industry in 1897, founding the Godrej brand that now serves over…

By Gopika Nair
October 4, 2026 09:00 IST
According to the report, demand is largely stable even after the full effect of price hikes taken by companies following the West Asia war.
Nestle, Marico and Tata Consumer could surprise in Q2 says Nomura; Here’s why

Sales at India’s consumer staples companies are expected to grow 13.8% year-on-year in Q2, driven by stable demand and price…

By Gopika Nair
September 30, 2026 16:25 IST
Average daily energy demand during the week was 5,381 million units, up 8% from a year earlier.
Coal stockpiles fall to critical levels at 77 power plants as power demand rises

Coal stocks are critically low at 77 Indian thermal power plants amid rising power demand and weak hydropower generation. Wind,…

By Gopika Nair
September 29, 2026 17:03 IST
Defence production reached a record Rs 1.8 lakh crore in FY26, up 15.6% from the year before, according to the report.
Private firms eye bigger Rs 34,700 crore defence pie as govt capital outlay jumps 24%

India’s private defence companies receive Rs 34,700 crore in FY27, with record defence production and exports. Government spending and indigenisation…

By Gopika Nair
September 28, 2026 16:59 IST
Parekh was born on 10 March 1911 in Surat, into a family where banking was practically the family trade.
Humble, Ethical, Visionary: The little known man who transformed Indian finance

H.T. Parekh pioneered housing finance in India, founding HDFC at 66 to enable homeownership through innovative lending against future income,…

By Gopika Nair
September 27, 2026 09:00 IST
The global semiconductor market is expected to grow from $775 billion in 2024 to $1.6 trillion by 2030, as per the report.
India’s semiconductor push: Why the $12 bn supply chain gap threatens 2030 chip ambitions

India’s semiconductor market aims to grow to $110-120 billion by 2030, targeting a 25% share of global chip demand by…

By Gopika Nair
September 24, 2026 13:24 IST
Adani and his family are worth Rs 9.23 lakh crore, or roughly $96 billion, as per the list.
Gautam Adani edges past Mukesh Ambani to reclaim title of India’s richest: Hurun Rich List

Gautam Adani reclaims title as India’s richest individual, surpassing Mukesh Ambani in the M3M Hurun India Rich List 2026, highlighting…

By Gopika Nair
September 23, 2026 16:34 IST
Bangladesh has leaned on its status as a least developed country to secure duty-free entry into key markets.
How UK, EU deals could unlock $220 billion market for India’s apparel exporters

India’s apparel exporters may gain a competitive edge as new UK and EU trade deals reduce tariffs, addressing long-standing disadvantages…

By Gopika Nair
September 23, 2026 14:27 IST
The monsoon is now on its way out. The IMD says withdrawal began from parts of West Rajasthan around September 19.
India’s monsoon weakest in 10 years: What it means for crops, rural demand and consumer stocks

India\’s southwest monsoon is the weakest in a decade with rainfall 15% below normal, impacting crop sowing and reservoir levels…

By Gopika Nair
September 22, 2026 09:18 IST
Holck-Larsen chased risk the way some people chase weather, while Toubro moved carefully and thought twice before committing to anything.
Two Danish engineers, one desk and Rs 20,000: The making of a $55 billion Indian giant

Discover the inspiring journey of Larsen & Toubro, from a modest start with Rs 20,000 and a shared desk to…

By Gopika Nair
September 20, 2026 09:00 IST
Until now, Minutes has functioned as a feature embedded within Flipkart's main e-commerce app.
Flipkart Minutes crosses 1,000 stores: Can a standalone app reshape quick commerce pivot?

Flipkart has expanded its quick commerce business, Minutes, to over 1,000 dark stores in 130 cities, testing a standalone app…

By Gopika Nair
September 18, 2026 10:09 IST
Tata pointed to the ownership structure to make his case. "Approximately 66% of its equity is held by the Tata Trusts," he said
Noel Tata on Tata Sons listing: ‘RBI letter advises compliance, no mention of listing’

Noel Tata opposes listing Tata Sons, disputing the RBI’s letter as a listing order and emphasizing the company’s private status…

By Gopika Nair
September 17, 2026 20:51 IST
Start with tariffs. Indian exporters have long paid more to sell into Europe than their rivals in Bangladesh, Pakistan and Turkey. As per the report, the gap is 10 to 12%.
Textile exports stuck at $37 bn: Jefferies lists 3 shifts that may unlock $220 bn market

India’s textile and apparel exports have stagnated for six years but are poised for growth with new trade deals, a…

By Gopika Nair
September 15, 2026 17:17 IST
Left to Right: J.C.Mahindra, Malik Ghulam Muhammad, K.C.Mahindra (Source: Mahindra and Wikipedia)
The ‘third’ founder of the Mahindra empire that almost no one talks about

Discover the story of Mahindra & Mohammed, which evolved from steel trading to assembling Jeeps during India’s partition, overcoming political…

By Gopika Nair
September 13, 2026 09:00 IST
It follows a sequence of three government mandates rolled out between 2024 and 2028, each one pushing the industry a step further up the manufacturing chain.
India’s $140 million/GW solar race: Why Jefferies expects 90% localisation by 2030

India has rapidly grown into the world’s second-largest solar PV manufacturer by localizing 90% of its solar supply chain through…

By Gopika Nair
September 11, 2026 16:35 IST
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