Palki Sharma Upadhyay is a famous Indian journalist and television presenter, alongside being a media personality. She is well known for her impactful stories and unique style of sharp, concise reports. She was born on May 29, 1982, in Pilani, Rajasthan. For over twenty years, she has garnered accolades from notable media institutions such as Doordarshan, the Hindustan Times, CNN-News18, WION, and Firstpost. Palki is primarily known for her work on WION's flagship global affairs program, Gravitas, which has been commended for global literacy. Additionally, she has earned numerous accolades in Indian journalism.

Quick Facts

Full Name: Palki Sharma Upadhyay
Date of Birth: 29 May 1982
Place of Birth: Pilani, Rajasthan, India
Height: 5’7” (170 cm)
Nationality: Indian
Education: Master’s in Comm. & Journalism (ICG), Certified French C1 Learner (Alliance Française of Delhi)
Occupation: Journalist, News Anchor, Designer
Spouse: Sanket Upadhyay
Children: Daughter - Manya Upadhyay
Net Worth (2025): Approx. $4 million
Works of Note: Gravitas, Vantage, Flashback, Between the Lines

Early Life and Education

Palki’s father was a professional cricketer and her mother, a beautician based out of Delhi, which suggests that she grew up in an educated family. She has a sister, Sanchita Sharma. Palki completed her schooling at Loreto Convent, Shimla, and later pursued higher education at the ICG Institute for Educational Research & Development, Jaipur, where she earned a Master’s degree in Communication and Journalism. Additionally, she trained in French at the Alliance Française de Delhi.

Career Journey and Achievements

Palki’s career started in 2002 with Doordarshan, where she hosted bulletin and current affairs programmes. By 2004, she was with the Hindustan Times as a staff writer specialising in civic and cultural issues.

She joined CNN-News18 in 2005. Over the years, she worked as an anchor and senior editor, conducting interviews and hosting various news programmes. She later joined iTV Networks, where she earned recognition as a multi-faceted anchor.

Her most defining career moment came with WION (World Is One News), where she was the Managing Editor and hosted the gravitas programme. The program covered global issues in depth and offered analysis from an Indian perspective, which made it much appreciated. In 2022, she left WION and joined Firstpost as Managing Editor, where she now hosts Vantage with Palki Sharma.
Her excellence has been honored with awards such as:

Best News Reader Award (2007)
ENBA Award for Best International News Show – Gravitas (2020)
Bharat Asmita Jana Jagaran Shreshta Award (2023)

Personal Life

Palki married Sanket Upadhyay, a fellow journalist, in 2008. The couple has two children—a daughter, Manya, and a son. Outside of journalism, she is interested in sarees and has even started her own brand, Revya. She also likes painting, reading, and interior decorating.

Net Worth and Lifestyle

By 2025, it is projected that Palki’s net worth will reach $4 million, partly from journalism, anchoring, and her saree business. Even with her achievements, she maintains a balanced lifestyle, dividing her attention between her job, her family, and her artistic pursuits.

Legacy and Future Plans

In the media, Palki Sharma is one of the few Indian journalists to carry the torch. She can offer quality global coverage with sharp insights through Vantage and other Vantage programs. With her reputation for ethics and commanding stature, she will continue to be one of the top media figures in India’s shifting news environment.