Asit Ranjan Mishra
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Asit Ranjan Mishra
Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, he specialises in international trade, macro-economic policy and data journalism. His expertise also includes developmental issues and political economy. He is a National Press Foundation fellow and has reported from major global cities on special assignments. Mishra previously held senior editorial roles at HT Mint and has a strong background in economics and journalism, with degrees from Utkal University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, he specialises in international trade, macro-economic policy and data journalism. His expertise also includes developmental issues and political economy. He is a National Press Foundation fellow and has reported from major global cities on special assignments. Mishra previously held senior editorial roles at HT Mint and has a strong background in economics and journalism, with degrees from Utkal University and Indian Institute of Mass Communication.
Asit Ranjan Mishra
Mixed bag for India as US President Donald Trump unleashes tariff war
27% US levy on Indian goods threatens biggest export market; could dent domestic GDP growth by 30-50 basis points in FY26
 "Mixed bag for India as US President Donald Trump unleashes tariff war")
India's pharma industry gets relief from Trump's reciprocal tariff
US President says India imposes 52% tariff on American imports and engages in currency manipulation and non-tariff barriers
 "India's pharma industry gets relief from Trump's reciprocal tariff")
India's rising export dependence on US raises risk from Trump's tariffs
The US' share in India's merchandise exports has risen from 10.1 per cent in 2010-11 to 19.3 per cent during April-February FY25
 "India's rising export dependence on US raises risk from Trump's tariffs")
Donald Trump's tariff cut hopes from India too ambitious: Mark Linscott
No country's exporters favour new tariffs and there can be real impacts, especially for price-sensitive sectors that face plenty of competition in global markets, Linscott said
 "Donald Trump's tariff cut hopes from India too ambitious: Mark Linscott")
US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR
Appeal to USTR before reciprocal tariffs kick in from April 2
 "US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR")
Govt assessing gains, challenges from US tariffs: Commerce secy Barthwal
Barthwal said govt is carrying out stakeholder consultations and assessing challenges, opportunities, and the broader impact of the additional tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports
 "Govt assessing gains, challenges from US tariffs: Commerce secy Barthwal")
Can GST rate rationalisation make India's tax system truly simple?
The Union government plans to propose GST rate and slab cuts to the GST Council. Can this reform make India's indirect tax system truly simple?
 "Can GST rate rationalisation make India's tax system truly simple?")
E-way bill generation slowed to 14.7% in February, shows GSTN data
Sequentially, the number of e-way bills dipped in February to 111.6 million, after rising for three consecutive months to touch a record 118.1 million in January
 "E-way bill generation slowed to 14.7% in February, shows GSTN data")
EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
The Survey provides an outlook and overview of evolving EU-India bilateral trade and investment ties as well as offers an insight into the opportunities and challenges faced by European businesses
 "EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India")
Free trade agreement tariff concessions cost India Rs 94,172 crore in FY25
Customs revenue set to face greater strain as country pursues more trade pacts
 "Free trade agreement tariff concessions cost India Rs 94,172 crore in FY25")
NITI Aayog plans policy for medium-size firms to aid their growth
Nageswaran said MSMEs should shed their fear of growth and transform across scales - from micro to small, from small to medium, and from medium to large enterprises
 "NITI Aayog plans policy for medium-size firms to aid their growth")
India's GDP growth picks up to 6.2% in Q3; FY25 projection now 6.5%
Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) on Friday showed the economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in FY25, marginally higher than the 6.4 per cent proje
 "India's GDP growth picks up to 6.2% in Q3; FY25 projection now 6.5%")
North Block to Sebi's hot seat: Market's new watchman Tuhin Kanta Pandey
Pandey's tenure as the DIPAM secretary also saw the public listing of Life Insurance Corporation of India and the government moving away from disclosing disinvestment targets
 "North Block to Sebi's hot seat: Market's new watchman Tuhin Kanta Pandey")
India Inc best judge, but govt would like speedier pvt investment: FM
Holding that global trade is going to be completely reset, Sitharaman said India has to ramp up bilateral relationships with friendly countries
 "India Inc best judge, but govt would like speedier pvt investment: FM")
Can MAGA and MIGA co-exist? India-US trade tariff talks may hold the key
While a trade deal between India and US looks natural, given differences in economic structure, India will need to improve quality of its exports failing which US will simply turn to other producers
 "Can MAGA and MIGA co-exist? India-US trade tariff talks may hold the key")
US reciprocal tariff may impact India exports only by 3-3.5%: SBI Research
US President Donald Trump last week announced his plans to impose country-specific reciprocal tariffs to address "unfair and unbalanced" aspects of bilateral trade
 "US reciprocal tariff may impact India exports only by 3-3.5%: SBI Research")
Indian companies take a cautious stance on US reciprocal tariff moves
India exported about $6.79 bn worth of auto parts to US in 2023-24. Overall auto component exports stood at $21.2 bn, while imports from US were $1.63 bn of total $20.9 bn in auto component imports
 "Indian companies take a cautious stance on US reciprocal tariff moves")
Proposed India-US BTA: US may ask for more access to agri products, ethanol
"The US will ask for major concessions in dairy and agri products, ethanol and removal of price control on medical devices.'' a former senior commerce ministry official said
 "Proposed India-US BTA: US may ask for more access to agri products, ethanol")
Will make 'wonderful' trade deal: Donald Trump as he meets PM Modi
India, US look to negotiate agreement in 7-8 months, eye $500 bn bilateral trade by 2030
 "Will make 'wonderful' trade deal: Donald Trump as he meets PM Modi")
Debt-to-GDP over fiscal deficit: Will FM Sitharaman's strategy pay off?
Since the finance minister announced a glide path based on debt-to-GDP ratio to measure fiscal deficit, opinion has been divided on the move since it would also reflect on government borrowings
 "Debt-to-GDP over fiscal deficit: Will FM Sitharaman's strategy pay off?")
