From Boardroom to Newsroom: Sonam Bhagat is Shaping the future of Indian Informational Media

India’s largest Informational Creator platform, Vygr, sees its founder, Sonam Bhagat at the forefront of transformation of the Indian Media landscape. The shift being one from Print and Broadcast News to Creator-centric Information aggregation.

Sonam Bhagat’s career is a testament to versatility and visionary leadership. With 14 successful years in Banking followed by 4 transformative years in MediaTech, her 18-year journey in leading group initiatives is as dynamic as it is inspiring. Each day, Sonam wakes up fueled by a large ambition—to make India the hub of media innovation.

Moving from the structured world of corporate boardrooms to the dynamic space of digital media, Sonam is redefining how news is consumed in an era of short attention spans and information overload.

In her stint of Private Banking & Venture Capital, Sonam led teams through market fluctuations—from the turbulence of the 2008 Global Financial Crisis to the unprecedented challenges of the 2020 Covid Pandemic—while consistently driving top-tier growth of revenues for her stakeholders.

A Corporate Leader Turned Media Innovator

However, Sonam’s vision was not confined to finance. Recognizing the transformative potential of digital media, she ventured into MediaTech and quickly demonstrated that her leadership could transcend industry boundaries. In just two years, she built Vygr from the ground up, positioning it as one of India’s most formidable New Media brands. At Vygr, she redefined digital journalism by blending credibility with hyperlocal storytelling.

Beyond the balance sheet of her own venture, Sonam has played an influential role in shaping on-ground policies for esteemed government and quasi-government bodies. Her pragmatic insights and fearless approach have earned her recognition across media platforms and renowned business families, where she is celebrated for her grit and forward-thinking.

Revolutionizing News Consumption in India

Bhagat’s data-first approach ensures that creator-generated content is both reliable and engaging, countering the rising problem of misinformation. With India being one of the largest digital consumers globally, her model of informational journalism is proving to be a blueprint for the future of media.