As of 2025, Gaurav Sawant has an estimated net worth of $5 million (approx ₹42 crore). His wealth is primarily earned through his long-standing journalism career, television anchoring, public speaking, and consulting. With a salary ranging from ₹60 to ₹80 lakh per year, he is among India's top defense journalists. His assets include a residential property in Delhi and a collection of premium vehicles like Toyota Fortuner and Hyundai Tucson. He began his career in journalism with The Indian Express in 1994 and later joined India Today in 1999. Gaurav is well-known for his defense reporting, especially from conflict zones like Kargil, Iraq, and Afghanistan.
Lesser Known Facts
Gaurav Sawant covered the 1999 Kargil War live from the front lines.
He was one of the few Indian journalists embedded with the Indian Army in conflict zones.
He frequently anchors shows related to national security and defense strategy.