Parikshit Luthra

Journalist

Indian New Delhi, India

Quick Info

ProfessionJournalist
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth11/05/1986
Age39 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

Latest News about Parikshit Luthra

28/02/2026

Senior journalist Parikshit Luthra exited CNBC-TV18 on 28 February 2026, marking the end of his nearly two-decade association with Network18 Media & Investments Limited, including eight years at the business news channel. During his tenure starting from June 2018 as assistant editor, he rose to senior editor and chief of bureau, interviewing prominent business leaders and Union ministers while covering economic policy, corporate strategy, the automobile sector, and financial markets. In his final weeks, he covered the Union Budget, India AI Summit, trade agreements with the US and EU, and the Rising Bharat Summit 2026, continuing to anchor until his last day and briefly meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameParikshit Luthra

Physical Stats & More

Height178 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBrown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

College/UniversitySt. Stephen's College, Delhi, Delhi University
Educational QualificationBachelor's Degree in English, History, & Political Science, Bachelor of Laws

Personal Life

SchoolNot Known
ReligionHinduism

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
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Family

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Career

Facts
  • In June 2007, he joined CCN-News 18 as a News Anchor.
  • Parikshit has extensive experience in covering stories on international affairs, international security, politics, and legal affairs.
  • Parikshit was bestowed with the ‘Best Young Journalist Award’ in 2012.
  • After serving as an anchor for nearly ten years, he stepped down from CNN-News 18 in April 2017.
  • Subsequently, Parikshit started working with Republic TV, an English language news venture owned by Arnab Goswami.
  • Parikshit is currently the Chief of Bureau at CNBC TV18, heading the team covering economic policy.
  • He anchors CNBC-TV18 Newscentre, a daily show on major news stories impacting consumers, the economy, and politics.
  • Parikshit hosts and edits Global Eye, CNBC TV18's award-winning show on foreign affairs.
  • He reports on political and government decisions affecting the economy, stock markets, electric mobility, and international trade.
  • Parikshit has over fifteen years of experience in broadcast journalism.
  • He was selected for the CNN Journalism fellowship in 2012, attending a month-long training at CNN Headquarters in Atlanta as the only Indian journalist.
  • In 2017, he participated in the US State Department's International Visitors Leadership Program across four US states.
  • Parikshit joined CNBC TV18 in June 2018 as assistant editor, later rising to senior editor and chief of bureau.
  • He anchored CNBC-TV18 Newscentre, a daily show on major news stories impacting consumers, the economy, and politics.
  • Parikshit hosted and edited Global Eye, CNBC TV18's award-winning show on foreign affairs.
  • He reported on political and government decisions affecting the economy, stock markets, electric mobility, and international trade.

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Parikshit, a student, showed an interest in acting during his time at St. Stephen's College.
2. His involvement in debating and theatre was notable during his college days.
3. It is not known if Parikshit Luthra smokes.
4. Parikshit Luthra does drink alcohol.
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