Anurag Batra
Media Mogul | Entrepreneur | Angel Investor | Speaker | Mentor
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld | Founder, Exchange4Media Group
About Anurag
Dr. Anurag Batra is not just a name, but a brand synonymous with media transformation in India. A serial entrepreneur and visionary leader, Dr. Batra blends the rare combination of a journalist's instinct with a business leader's foresight.
Armed with a B.Tech in Computer Science and an MBA from MDI Gurgaon, he ventured into the media world with a mission — to shape how India consumes, understands, and acts on information.
Over the last two decades, Anurag has built two of India's most influential media platforms from the ground up. Whether it's Exchange4Media, which revolutionized coverage of the media & marketing space, or BW Businessworld, a legendary brand he revived and modernized — his work has touched every corner of India's business, policy, startup, and creative ecosystems.
Current Roles
Chairman & Editor-in-Chief, BW Businessworld Group
Since 2013
  • Revitalized one of India's oldest and most respected business magazines.
  • Spearheaded its digital-first transformation, scaling across 10+ niche verticals.
  • Built communities through vertical brands:
  • BW Smart Cities
  • BW Hotelier
  • BW Disrupt (Startups)
  • BW Wellbeing World
  • BW Education
Founder, Exchange4Media Group
Since 2000
  • Built India's most trusted voice for marketing, advertising, media & digital.
  • Popular properties:
  • IMPACT Magazine
  • Pitch Magazine
  • Samachar4Media (Hindi)
  • Realty Plus
  • Flagship events like IMPACT 50 Most Influential Women & Pitch Top 50 Brands.
Impact & Ecosystem Building
BW Accelerate
Launched a powerful growth platform for startups and entrepreneurs.
Awards & IP Events
Curates over 75+ high-impact events annually across sectors — policy, education, startups, sustainability, healthcare, and more.
Angel Investments
Actively backs early-stage companies with capital, mentoring, and media exposure.
Speaker & Thought Leader
World Economic Forum (Davos)
CII, FICCI, TiE, and IAMAI conferences
University keynotes at IITs, IIMs, and global B-schools
Anurag has spoken at 500+ forums globally, including these prestigious platforms. Regularly featured across business television, podcasts, and editorial columns, Anurag is regarded as a leading voice on media, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, and leadership.
Media, Mentoring & Advisory Work

Advisor to Government Panels
On skilling, entrepreneurship, and media policy.
Mentor to Founders
Offers real-time, grounded mentoring to young startup teams.
Guest Faculty & Advisor
At top institutions and business schools.
Core Beliefs & Driving Philosophy
"Media should be a platform for progress — to elevate discourse, spotlight impact, and inspire change."
"The future of leadership lies in reverse mentoring — learning from those younger and closer to the edge of innovation."

Inspire
Create platforms that inspire change

Elevate
Elevate discourse in media

Spotlight
Spotlight impactful initiatives

Learn
Practice reverse mentoring
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