Overview
The Morning Context (TMC) is an independent, subscription-based digital media organisation founded in September 2019 that produces in-depth, evidence-based journalism on business, public policy, technology and the environment. What sets TMC apart in India's media landscape is its focus on connecting climate change with the systems that drive it – energy, finance, governance, and industry – rather than treating it as a standalone environmental beat. The publication is read by over 1,50,000 readers across India, the Middle East, Singapore and the United States.
Approach
TMC follows a research-oriented, systems-based approach to climate reporting. Rather than covering climate as isolated news events, it examines how policies, markets, financial institutions and industrial structures together shape climate risks and responses. The organisation relies on data analysis, policy documents, expert interviews and long-form explanatory reporting to uncover root causes – whether that's delayed energy transitions, weak environmental regulation or unsustainable corporate practices. This approach helps readers understand climate impacts as well as the decision-making processes behind them.
Key Focus Areas
Climate Policy & Environmental Governance
TMC tracks and analyses climate-related laws, government decisions and regulatory actions. It investigates whether ministries and regulators follow through on climate commitments and exposes gaps between policy promises and execution.
Energy Transition
The organisation reports on India's shift from fossil fuels to renewables, covering solar, wind, green hydrogen and energy storage. It examines policy frameworks, market structures and institutional barriers shaping this transition, helping readers understand how India's energy choices influence climate outcomes.
Corporate Accountability
TMC investigates how corporate practices contribute to environmental harm. It reports on pollution, extractive industries and sustainability claims, assessing whether companies meet their stated ESG and climate commitments. Notably, TMC journalist Abir Dasgupta received a Special Mention at the ACJ Journalism Awards 2024 for his investigation into Adani Group's coal import practices.
Natural Resources & Ecology
Coverage spans how climate change intersects with land use, water management, agriculture, mining and biodiversity – connecting environmental degradation to livelihoods and ecosystems.
Climate Finance
TMC explains how financial decisions shape climate action by reporting on public funding, private investment and climate finance mechanisms. It analyses how banks, investors and government spending support or undermine climate-friendly projects.
Recognition
TMC has established itself as a credible voice in Indian business journalism. The publication's investigative work has been recognised at the ACJ Journalism Awards, with Abir Dasgupta receiving a Special Mention in 2024 for investigative journalism. TMC publishes over 500 original stories annually and serves as a trusted source for researchers, policymakers and other media outlets.
Key People
- Ashish K. Mishra - Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief
- Priya Bubna - Co-Founder & CEO
- Harveen Ahluwalia - Co-Founder & Editor
- Pranav. S - Co-Founder
- T. Surendar - Executive Editor
