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Hometown: Kolkata
Education: Mass Communications & Videography, Broadcast Journalism
Religion: Hinduism

Nisha Poddar

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ProfessionJournalist
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.)5' 4" (163 cm)
Eye ColourDark Brown
Hair ColourBlack
Personal Life
BirthplaceKolkata
NationalityIndian
HometownKolkata
College/University• St. Xavier's College, Kolkata
• Asian College of Journalism, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
Educational Qualification• Mass Communications & Videography from St. Xavier's College
• Broadcast Journalism from Asian College of Journalism
ReligionHinduism
Food HabitNon-vegetarian
HobbiesTravelling
Family
ParentsNisha Poddar with her mother
SiblingsBrother- Varun Poddar
Nisha Poddar (right) with her brother
Favourites
FoodClub Kachori
SportspersonShubman Gill
ChefVikas Khanna
SportCricket
Social Media
Instagram@nisha.poddar.mumbai
Twitter@PoddarNisha
YouTubeNisha Poddar News Anchor
LinkedInNisha Poddar

Nisha Poddar

Some Lesser Known Facts About Nisha Poddar

  • Nisha Poddar regularly shares anecdotes and throwback pictures of her life on social media.

    Nisha Poddar's childhood photo

    Nisha Poddar’s childhood photo

  • In 2004, Nisha Poddar started her journalism journey by joining the Indian business and financial news channel named ‘CNBC TV18.’
  • Nisha joined CNBC TV18 as the producer of the market shows.
  • In 2007, she began working as a correspondent at the Indian business and financial news TV channel named ‘NDTV Profit.’ Nisha was in charge of business reporting and tracking of corporates.
  • In 2009, Nisha Poddar started working as the News Editor Corporate at the English business and finance news channel named ‘ET Now.’ Nisha held the responsibility of anchoring, editing, and reporting the news pieces.
  • In 2016, Nisha again joined the CNBC TV18 news channel and began working there as a Market Anchor & Editor (M&A). She got posted in the Mumbai office.
  • In the same year, Nisha Poddar became the leader of CNBC-TV18’s special show named ‘Big Deal’ which was based on the subject of funds and budgets.

    Nisha Poddar in a still from the CNBC-TV18's show titled 'Big Deal' (2018)

    Nisha Poddar in a still from the CNBC-TV18’s show titled ‘Big Deal’ (2018)

  • In 2018, Nisha Poddar was one of the guest speakers on the panel of a TED talk named ‘TEDx IMI’ which was organised by the International Management Institute, New Delhi. This was Nisha’s first TED talk experience.

    Nisha Poddar during her TED Talk at the International Management Institute, New Delhi

    Nisha Poddar during her TED Talk at the International Management Institute, New Delhi

  • Nisha Poddar is often spotted drinking alcoholic beverages on different occasions.

    Nisha Poddar's Instagram post about her drinking a glass of wine at her home

    Nisha Poddar’s Instagram post about her drinking a glass of wine at her home

  • In 2021, Nisha Poddar became the Corporate Bureau Chief at MoneyControl.
  • In the same year, she anchored and led the 8-part video series named ‘Environment, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG): A Bridge to Action’ which was a series in partnership with the UK-based brand named ‘PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited’ (PwC).

    Nisha Poddar in a still during the MoneyControl's series titled 'ESG- A Bridge to Action' (2021)

    Nisha Poddar in a still during the MoneyControl’s series titled ‘ESG- A Bridge to Action’ (2021)

  • In 2021, Nisha Poddar anchored India’s first Thought Leadership Show named ‘The Thought League’ which presents global leaders with their ‘Ideas For Change’ on CNBC-TV18.

    Nisha Poddar in a still from the CNBC-TV18's show named 'The Thought League' (2021)

    Nisha Poddar in a still from the CNBC-TV18’s show named ‘The Thought League’ (2021)

  • Nisha Poddar loves animals and often shares photos with her and her friends’ pet dogs on social media.

    Nisha Poddar posing with her pet dog

    Nisha Poddar posing with her pet dog