Seema Mody is an American television journalist and CNBC correspondent whose sharp business intelligence, authoritative on-air presence, and pioneering status as CNBC's first South Asian on-air personality have made her one of the most recognized faces in American financial news broadcasting. Her coverage of global markets, technology companies, and the complex relationship between Wall Street and Silicon Valley has been consistently praised for its depth and clarity.

Early Life

Seema Mody was born on May 14, 1985, in Portland, Oregon. She was raised in Portland by her Indian-American parents, Jaisen Mody and Sunita Mody. Her father, Jaisen Mody, works as a manager at Portland General Electric, and she has spoken warmly about growing up in a close-knit Indian-American family in Oregon — a state not typically associated with the Indian-American immigrant communities more commonly concentrated on the coasts. Her upbringing in Portland gave her a Midwestern sensibility and grounded perspective that she carries into her work as a financial journalist, even as she covers the most rarefied corners of global finance from New York.

Education

Seema Mody pursued her higher education at a university in the United States, where she developed the academic foundation in business, economics, and media that would underpin her journalism career. She began her broadcasting career at CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai, India — a placement that gave her invaluable early experience in financial journalism and a deep understanding of emerging markets and the Indian economy, knowledge that has proved distinctly valuable in her subsequent CNBC career covering global markets and the intersection of East and West in the world of technology and finance.

Career

Seema Mody launched her broadcast journalism career at CNBC-TV18 in Mumbai, India, one of India's most prominent business news networks, before joining CNBC in the United States in July 2011. Her hiring by CNBC was historic — she became the network's first South Asian on-air personality, a milestone that she has spoken about with pride in her capacity as a trailblazer for South Asian representation in American financial media. At CNBC, she serves as a technology and global markets correspondent, focusing on the intersection of foreign policy, Silicon Valley, and Wall Street.

Her reporting has taken her across the globe to cover major financial events, technology company stories, and geopolitical developments with market implications. She has interviewed leading figures in the technology and finance sectors and is recognized among peers and viewers for the rigorous preparation and analytical clarity she brings to every story. She has also been featured in South Asian Trailblazers, a platform celebrating South Asian professionals who have broken barriers in their respective fields in the United States.

Personal Life

Seema Mody is a mother of two children and maintains an active personal presence on Instagram, where she shares content related to her professional work, her family, and her personal interests. She is based in the New York area, close to CNBC's headquarters. Her Indian heritage, her Oregon upbringing, and her experience reporting from Mumbai have given her a uniquely multicultural perspective that enriches her reporting on the global business landscape.

Net Worth

As of 2026, Seema Mody's estimated net worth is approximately $500 thousand. Her income is generated through her CNBC salary as a technology and global markets correspondent, supplemented by any speaking engagements and media partnerships. As a senior correspondent at one of America's most watched business news networks, her earning potential continues to reflect her growing profile and seniority at CNBC.

Quick Facts

  • Full Name: Seema Mody
  • Date of Birth: May 14, 1985
  • Age: 41 (as of 2026)
  • Birthplace: Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Nationality: American
  • Ethnicity: Indian-American
  • Parents: Jaisen Mody (Father), Sunita Mody (Mother)
  • Children: Two
  • Profession: Television Journalist, Business Anchor
  • Known For: CNBC's first South Asian on-air personality; Global Markets Correspondent
  • Net Worth: $500 Thousand (2026 estimate)