Code of Ethics
Accuracy · Transparency · Fairness · Accountability
The Economic Wires is committed to responsible digital publishing based on accuracy, transparency, fairness and accountability across all business and entrepreneurial coverage.
Mandatory Prominent Disclaimer
“The Economic Wires and its editorial team are not responsible for any claims, statements, representations, opinions, accuracy or outcomes arising from third-party, paid, sponsored, promotional or client-supplied content. Responsibility for such information remains with the respective source, client or organization that provided it.”
Foundational Editorial Principles
Our writers, editors, and editorial staff adhere to the following professional commitments:
Accuracy
We aim to publish information accurately and review important facts before publication where reasonably possible.
Editorial Independence
Editorial decisions should be based on news value, relevance and public interest rather than commercial pressure.
Transparency
Where appropriate, commercial, sponsored, promotional or paid content may be identified according to its nature.
Sources & Attribution
We value credible sources and aim to evaluate information before publication. However, information supplied by external parties remains subject to the responsibility and representations of the respective source.
Corrections & Rectifications
Where an error is identified in content produced through our own editorial process, we may review and correct it. For third-party or client-supplied information, corrections may require confirmation or revised information from the respective source.
No Fabricated Information
We do not support fabricated quotes, invented sources, deliberately false claims or knowingly misleading information.
Responsible Headlines
Headlines should reasonably represent the content of the underlying story. We aim to avoid deliberately misleading clickbait.
Conflicts of Interest
Relevant conflicts of interest should be disclosed where they could materially affect editorial independence.
Respect for Privacy
We respect individual privacy and avoid publishing unnecessary personal information that has no meaningful relevance to a story.
Third-Party & Paid Information
The Economic Wires may publish information supplied by companies, organizations, agencies, individuals and other external sources.
The publication and its editorial team are not responsible for the accuracy, authenticity, completeness, claims, opinions or representations contained in third-party, paid, sponsored or client-supplied content.
The responsibility for such information remains with the respective client, advertiser, agency, organization, contributor or source that supplied it.
Publication does not automatically mean that The Economic Wires has independently verified, endorsed or guaranteed the information.
Our Continuous Commitment
The Economic Wires aims to continuously improve its publishing standards and maintain a responsible digital media environment for its readers, journalists, partners, and the wider business community in India.