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
Rising crude oil prices may weigh on India's current account deficit
Mildly affect growth, inflation, say economists
 "Rising crude oil prices may weigh on India's current account deficit")
India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler
Trade negotiations involve many detailed issues and often take over one year to negotiate, says Cutler
 "India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler")
Pakistan raises defence expenditure by 20% to $9 billion in annual budget
But slashes overall federal spending by a hefty 7%
 "Pakistan raises defence expenditure by 20% to $9 billion in annual budget")
FTA negotiations: European Union relents on raw material supply clause
Bloc earlier wanted India to commit to uninterrupted supply
 "FTA negotiations: European Union relents on raw material supply clause")
From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US
Concessions unlikely on grains; approach lenient towards almonds, blueberries
 "From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US")
Drop 10% universal tariff in bilateral trade agreement: India to US
India pushes for early tranche of trade deal to avoid potential 26% reciprocal tariff
 "Drop 10% universal tariff in bilateral trade agreement: India to US")
Centre appoints economist S Mahendra Dev as chairperson of EAC-PM
Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery was holding the position following the death of Bibek Debroy who died on November 1 last year
 "Centre appoints economist S Mahendra Dev as chairperson of EAC-PM")
Govt eases SEZ rules to promote chips, electronics component manufacturing
Reduces min land required to set up such firms from 50 hectares to 10 hectares
 "Govt eases SEZ rules to promote chips, electronics component manufacturing")
US signals trade deal with India before July 9 reciprocal tariff deadline
Ready to give New Delhi preferential access in select sectors: Lutnick
 "US signals trade deal with India before July 9 reciprocal tariff deadline")
Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months
Grameen Credit Score designed to strengthen financial inclusion in rural India
 "Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months")
India weighs 3 options as US doubles safeguard duties on steel, aluminium
Retaliation, WTO action, or talks - three options on the table
 "India weighs 3 options as US doubles safeguard duties on steel, aluminium")
India's GDP expands 7.4% in Q4 to meet annual growth estimates of 6.5%
Nominal GDP for FY25 grew at single digit at 9.8 per cent to Rs 330.7 trillion, slightly higher than Rs 324.1 trillion factored in the Budget
 "India's GDP expands 7.4% in Q4 to meet annual growth estimates of 6.5%")
US court terms Trump tariffs illegal; India says trade deal on track
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit here on Thursday, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stressed that the deal with Washington remains "well on track"
 "US court terms Trump tariffs illegal; India says trade deal on track")
Finance Ministry cold to Bharti Airtel plea on dues-to-equity switch
If Airtel's request is accepted, the government would have 2 to 4 per cent equity in the telco
 "Finance Ministry cold to Bharti Airtel plea on dues-to-equity switch")
Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot
Gujarat drops two notches, Maharashtra retains top spot
 "Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot")
Govt restores Rodtep export benefits for SEZs, EOUs starting June 1
Move reverses February decision and offers relief to exporters in SEZs and EOUs; FIEO calls it critical support amid global uncertainties and competitiveness issues
 "Govt restores Rodtep export benefits for SEZs, EOUs starting June 1")
Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months
The deposit insurance limit refers to the amount of savings in bank deposits whose safety is assured if a lender goes bankrupt
 "Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months")
India to push FATF to put Pakistan back in grey list at next review
India will present a dossier to FATF citing Pakistan's failure to curb terror financing and misuse of funds, pressing for its reclassification under the grey list
 "India to push FATF to put Pakistan back in grey list at next review")
GST Council to take up rate rationalisation issue in next meeting
A GoM headed by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary is looking into the future of compensation cess beyond March 2026
 "GST Council to take up rate rationalisation issue in next meeting")
US Bill lowers remittance tax from 5% to 3.5% for non-US citizens
Govt sources say Bill will still hit remittances to India
 "US Bill lowers remittance tax from 5% to 3.5% for non-US citizens")
