The Head and Tale Media Pvt Ltd
Founded in January 2024 | Based in Delhi
The Head and Tale is an independent fintech and
emerging tech news platform that delivers fearless, investigative journalism.
We publish deep-dive stories and exclusives that challenge industry narratives
and expose what others won’t – free from PR spin, paid influence, or
AI-generated fluff.
Our Mission
To shine a spotlight on stories that matter. We believe
India’s digital economy deserves reporting that is deep, human, and
accountable. Our commitment is to uncover the truth, challenge narratives, and
hold powerful institutions accountable through data-driven deep dives and
exclusive investigations.
What Sets Us Apart
- Independent
& Unbiased: No advertiser influence. No shortcuts. Our work is
guided solely by journalistic rigor and public interest.
- Investigation-First
Approach: We dedicate real time and effort – averaging 3-4 deep-dive
stories each month – grounded in documents, data, and source-driven
reporting.
- Fintech
& Emerging Tech Expertise: Whether it’s RBI regulations, AI
agent failures, startup dysfunction, or policy shifts – we go beyond
headlines to unpack what’s happening under the hood.
Expanding Our Focus: AI and Emerging Tech
With artificial intelligence reshaping both finance and
society, we’ve extended our coverage to explore critical developments in
India’s AI ecosystem, digital infrastructure, and regulatory evolution. Our
lens remains investigative and impact-oriented – never hype-driven.
People & Process
Founder & Editor:
Arti Singh has been a business journalist for over 17 years. For the past nine years, she has closely tracked India’s fintech space, writing some of the most important and defining pieces on the ecosystem. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, she served as Deputy Editor at Mint, one of India's leading business dailies, where she covered the intersection of finance and technology. Earlier, she worked at The Economic Times Prime—a subscription-led platform by India's top newspaper. She has also previously worked with publications including The Morning Context, VCCircle, among others.
Why This Matters
In an era where Indian media is flooded with PR placements
and AI-written summaries, The Head and Tale remains rooted in
real reporting.
Our stories have:
- Triggered
regulatory scrutiny
- Influenced
industry discourse
- Sparked
industry-wide debate
- Been
cited by other credible media outlets
Reader-Funded, Integrity-Driven
We are proud to be reader-supported. Our business model
depends on those who value honest, original journalism.
This independence gives us the freedom to ask hard questions and publish what
others won’t.
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Our Team
Joseph Rai is a Senior Editor at The Head and Tale. He leads our Emerging Tech and AI coverage. Joseph is a seasoned business journalist with over 12 years of experience decoding India's startup and investment ecosystem. He has reported for leading publications such as Mint/VCCircle, Reuters, and intelligence startup Contify. He has carved a niche with his sharp, data-rich coverage of venture capital, healthcare, and technology. His deep dives into Indian VCs and their portfolio companies are widely read, often serving as go-to resources for investors, founders, and policymakers tracking the evolution of India's innovation economy.
Muskan Singh
Correspondent
Muskan Singh joined The Head and Tale in 2024, straight out of St. Xavier's College of Management & Technology. She quickly immersed herself in the world of financial technology and now works as a Correspondent. At the newsroom, she covers data-led stories, designs visuals for research-driven narratives, and also manages our social media presence.
