Roy of the newsroom: Jayanta to helm UNI’s English news service

MUMBAI: He’s no stranger to breaking news but this time, he is the news. Veteran journalist Jayanta Roy Chowdhury has been appointed editor in charge of United News of India’s english news wire services, marking another milestone in a distinguished media career spanning over three decades.

Based in Delhi, Roy Chowdhury steps into the role at UNI after a prolific run that has seen him steer editorial teams across some of India’s most respected newsrooms. From Press Trust of India (PTI) to The New Indian Express and The Telegraph, his byline has long been synonymous with sharp economic analysis and credible journalism.

Before joining UNI, he served as Editor of The Secretariat, a multimedia news platform dedicated to long-form, analytical stories on policy and the economy. There, he led a team of a dozen journalists across print, video, and social media shaping in-depth reportage that blended rigour with accessibility.

Roy Chowdhury also recently wore a think-tank hat, serving as director of arthaniti (Economy), where he explored intersections of policy and reform. His earlier tenure as acting resident editor (eastern region) at PTI (2021–2023) further cemented his reputation as a newsroom leader with a knack for both precision and perspective.

His editorial stints have been matched by his academic pursuits, a chevening fellowship at the University of Bradford in 2010 saw him present a paper on the long-term impact of the global financial crisis on India’s reform journey. A Delhi University economics graduate, Roy Chowdhury brings both intellectual depth and newsroom agility to his new role.

Over the years, he has chronicled everything from budget seasons and banking reforms to the fine print of India’s economic transitions. Now, as he takes the reins at UNI’s English service, the journalist who has long interpreted India’s economic story will once again help shape how it’s told.

With his move to UNI, it seems Roy Chowdhury isn’t just editing the headlines, he’s making one.