Barsali is a senior manager at Visa, responsible for generating research and thought leadership on economics and business in Asia-Pacific. With over a decade of experience, her work focuses on analysing how large-scale economic shifts impact businesses and consumers. She is a frequent presenter to C-suite executives at global corporations and industry events, and a provider of expert commentary for global media

At Visa, Barsali’s focus includes consumer spending, travel and tourism, e-commerce, digital adoption and the economic implications of artificial intelligence. She translates this analysis into actionable insights for internal and external stakeholders, identifying strategic opportunities within the global payments landscape.

Previously, Barsali was the Deputy Director of Industry Research at the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), the renowned forecasting and advisory arm of The Economist Group. In this global role, she led EIU’s consumer and retail analysis and guided a team in shaping the EIU's forecasts across 60 markets. Barsali also led the EIU's renowned Global Liveability Index, a key benchmark for assessing urban living conditions worldwide. 

She is the author of a book on the implications of AI adoption for the Indian economy, businesses and consumers.