Nisha Patel is a senior business reporter for CBC News. Her stories appear on CBC’s flagship national radio and television programs, as well as across digital platforms.

Nisha has covered business, economics, and technology for more than decade. Over that time, she has conducted hundreds of interviews with CEOs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, and economists. She is passionate about breaking down complex business stories to make the news accessible to Canadians. From the kitchen table to the House of Commons, her stories drive conversations across the country.

Nisha is from Calgary and studied journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University. She has worked in Edmonton and New York City, and is now based in Toronto.