Why Palki Sharma Left Firstpost
Palki Sharma’s departure from Firstpost is being framed by multiple media-industry reports as a planned transition, not a sudden controversy. She stepped down from her Managing Editor role after leading and anchoring Firstpost’s prime-time global affairs format, Vantage, and helping build the platform’s international news positioning. The clearest thread across coverage is straightforward: she is moving out to start her own venture.
What Reports Say About The Exit
According to people-movement reports, the move was communicated internally and aligns with a leadership handover at Firstpost. Exchange4media’s update, shared on its official X handle, also notes that Binoy Prabhakar has been appointed Chief Content Officer as the newsroom resets responsibilities.
Rather than a “why” filled with rumours, the reporting points to an entrepreneurial next step, which fits a wider 2026 pattern in digital news: senior anchors are increasingly building independent platforms where they can control editorial strategy, format experiments, and distribution. That kind of move typically comes when an audience is already loyal and the journalist wants room to scale.
What The Leadership Change Suggests
The Binoy Prabhakar appointment is a continuity signal. It suggests Firstpost planned a structured transition so its video-first global news programming can continue without a hard break, even as the flagship face changes. That matters because Vantage has become a predictable daily slot for many viewers.
What To Watch Next
Until Sharma or Network18 issues a detailed personal note, the safest conclusion is the one the reports repeat: she is leaving to build something of her own. You can track the updates here.
