With an Honours degree in Economics from Guwahati University and a post-graduate qualification in Business Management from the IMI, Belgium, Lata commenced her career in Sales & Marketing at Modi Revlon before transitioning into academia at the IIPM, New Delhi. Alongside, she ventured into event management, engaging with celebrities across various domains. Being from a literary background, Lata developed a keen interest in writing from her undergraduate years. She has been contributing columns to esteemed media houses of national repute. Her writing focuses on timely analysis and commentary, advocating for geopolitical awareness, economic policies, global conflicts, and their implications for India along with other varied topics.