Deekshith Pinto
Deputy News Editor
Deekshith Pinto is a Dy Editor with BI India and manages the desk operations for the news site. He covers beats like business, finance, science, and sustainability. He is an engineer by training, and worked as a climate researcher, science writer, and domain expert before joining BI.
Latest Stories from Deekshith Pinto
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Bitcoin Pizza Day: ₹5,800 crore slice of crypto history
Every year on May 22, the cryptocurrency community commemorates a deliciously unique event: Bitcoin…
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After F&O trading platform, CoinSwitch's founders launch zero-commission Mutual Funds with Lemonn
PeepalCo's Lemonn platform is now offering zero-commission Mutual Funds, competing with top Indian …
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US-China tariff war could benefit several sectors in India while harming a few others
President Joe Biden imposed fresh tariffs on Chinese products to protect American workers from unfa…
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Biopharmaceutical mergers and acquisitions surge to new highs
The biopharmaceutical industry experiences a surge in mergers and acquisitions, with GlobalData rep…
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Volumes up, values down: April 2024 marks notable shifts in India's deal-making landscape
Overall deal volumes jumped by 21% to 191 while the values declined by 37% to USD 9.4 billion in Ap…
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Indian markets could recover on Monday but earnings, global cues will decide the rest of the week, say experts
Indian stock markets are geared up for a dynamic performance in the coming week, influenced by a mu…
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India, xenophobic? US President Joe Biden says India and Japan’s economy are bad because of xenophobia, compares to China and Russia
In a recent campaign fundraising event, US President Joe Biden sparked controversy by labelling US …
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Gold prices fluctuate as geopolitical tensions ease; US Fed meeting, payroll data to affect prices this week
Gold prices dropped by 2% last week, in what has been the first weekly drop in prices in six weeks.…
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Earth Day 2024: Actress Bhumi talks about 'Pednekar ke ped', ostrich mentality, climate anxiety and more
In an exclusive interview with Business Insider India, Bhumi Pednekar spoke about her struggles wit…
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Stock markets to remain shut for Ram Navami today amid a volatile week in the equity markets
The break comes amid a bear run this week due to weak global cues and the rising geopolitical tensi…
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IPL 2024: SRH vs RCB match rewrites history as both teams amass 549 runs in 240 balls
On Monday, SRH clinched a masterfully crafted 25-run victory over Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)…
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Fervent Bitcoin trading approaches fresh supply crunch; Here’s what this week’s ‘halving’ event implies
Bitcoin's recent surge to record-breaking highs has left many scratching their heads in awe. Within…
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Bitcoin’s bizarre hike renewed enthusiasm last quarter! What does the future hold for investors?
In the ever-evolving landscape of finance, few phenomena have captured the imagination and attentio…
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Sustainability forum: How the tech sector continues to enable sustainability transitions in India
From efficient ESG management to net-zero carbon emissions, Indian tech companies are gradually rai…
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World EV Day: In conversation with actor, entrepreneur Gul Panag on India’s transition to electric mobility
The statistics show that the transition is no longer gradual, but is happening at an exponential pa…
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India witnessed record 1.64 lakh suicides in 2021; career-related suicides on the rise
Under the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the third goal aims to ensure healt…
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Climate justice: Who will compensate if global warming is responsible for Pakistan's fatal floods that killed over 1,200 people?
More than 1,200 people have succumbed to Pakistan's unprecedented floods since August. The deluge h…
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Droupadi Murmu's vision once led to plantation of 50 lakh trees in Odisha! Can she inspire a greener future for India?
The primary duty of an Indian president is to protect and defend the constitution. But they also se…