K. Giriprakash is a seasoned business journalist based in Bengaluru, with over three decades of experience covering key sectors of the Indian economy. Currently serving as the Business Editor at The Federal, he previously held prominent roles at The Hindu BusinessLine—including Chief of Bureau and Associate Editor—and contributed to Business Standard, Reuters, and The Pioneer.

He is the author of The Vijay Mallya Story, published by Penguin Random House in 2014—a meticulously reported biography that charts Mallya’s rise across liquor, aviation, and sports, and his subsequent fall from grace.

In addition to his editorial work and authorship, Giriprakash shares his expertise as a faculty member teaching business journalism at the Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM) in Bengaluru.

He holds an active presence on social media (e.g., X/platform-wide bylines) and maintains a robust portfolio with more than 300 articles spanning alcohol, IT, aviation, and economic policy.