Asit Ranjan Mishra

Asit Ranjan Mishra

Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economics Affairs editor at Business Standard. With two decades of experience in digital and print media, 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, who is based in New Delhi, has 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.

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Not having a policy is a policy: RBI to Parliamentary panel on crypto

RBI tells House panel it's not in favour of VDAs as currency

Updated On: 02 Jul 2026 | 11:09 PM IST

Inflation may remain relatively contained in coming months: FinMin report

The report said the cessation of the conflict in West Asia had also brightened the growth outlook and reduced external deficit risks

Updated On: 30 Jun 2026 | 11:15 PM IST

India's printed circuit board exports to China are a rare success story

Exports surge over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26

Updated On: 30 Jun 2026 | 10:41 PM IST

India may seek sunset clause in US trade pact amid tariff concerns

India may seek an automatic review clause in its interim trade deal with the US, aiming to safeguard tariff concessions amid evolving American trade policies

Updated On: 21 Jun 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

Centre raises export duty on diesel, ATF amid West Asia supply concerns

The government has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to discourage exports and ensure adequate domestic supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 8:54 PM IST

US, Iran sign peace MoU to end 108-day war; Hormuz hopes set sail

Energy supplies via the Strait to resume slowly after formal deal on Friday

Updated On: 16 Jun 2026 | 12:16 AM IST

PM Modi seeks time-bound goals for Viksit Bharat as global risks rise

PM Modi urged states to set 100-day and long-term targets for Viksit Bharat 2047, stressing energy self-reliance, skilling, AI readiness and better governance

Updated On: 11 Jun 2026 | 11:40 PM IST

Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to double to ₹3.4 trillion in FY27

Rising global fertiliser prices and support extended to oil retailers are squeezing fiscal space, though the government says its capital expenditure plans remain unchanged

Updated On: 09 Jun 2026 | 11:50 PM IST

GDP estimate discrepancies will disappear after revisions: Mospi secy

Mospi is overhauling India's statistical system with new indices, AI integration and sharper data tools, aiming for higher accuracy, speed and granularity in economic data

Updated On: 08 Jun 2026 | 10:59 PM IST

India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis

Full-year GDP growth pegged at 7.7%

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 11:51 PM IST

India can attain high prosperity: French economist Thomas Piketty

Thomas Piketty and Anmol Somanchi explain how India can achieve rich-country living standards by 2100 while staying within climate limits and reducing inequality

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 12:20 AM IST

Global North must stop growing for India to catch up in prosperity: Piketty

Thomas Piketty says rich nations must curb growth and cut fossil-fuel use if countries like India are to achieve developed-world living standards by 2100

Updated On: 05 Jun 2026 | 12:07 AM IST

Govt slashes expenditure by ₹60K cr to meet fiscal deficit target in FY26

In FY26, while revenue expenditure was cut by Rs 26,636 crore, capital expenditure was reduced by Rs 33,055 crore, leading to a dip in total expenditure by Rs 59,691 crore to Rs 49 trillion

Updated On: 01 Jun 2026 | 11:30 PM IST

US may spare India from Sec 301 tariffs if deal is concluded by July 24

An official said the two countries are close to finding a solution for several non-tariff barriers

Updated On: 31 May 2026 | 11:11 PM IST

Need uniform policy for below-the-ground sector: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says the group's demerger will unlock massive growth, while urging India to liberalise mining and energy policies to boost domestic production

Updated On: 29 May 2026 | 11:20 PM IST

India, US industry clash at USTR hearings over subsidies and overcapacity

American industry groups sought punitive tariffs on Indian goods at USTR hearings, while Indian officials defended the country's manufacturing growth as demand-led and WTO-compliant

Updated On: 20 May 2026 | 11:27 PM IST

Inflation prints: Wholesale, retail paths diverge amid West Asia turmoil

Over financial years 2017-2026, the volatility of WPI, measured by standard deviation, was almost three times higher than that of CPI, according to the rating agency

Updated On: 15 May 2026 | 11:28 PM IST

Customs duty hike may divert gold, silver imports to UAE FTA route

Widening tariff gap under India-UAE CEPA could encourage higher bullion imports through Dubai amid concerns over arbitrage opportunities

Updated On: 13 May 2026 | 10:35 PM IST

West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran

OMCs losing ₹1K cr a day, says Puri; doesn't rule out fuel price hike

Updated On: 12 May 2026 | 11:31 PM IST

Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary

DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the government is ready to roll out a broader "Made in India" branding framework after a successful pilot in steel

Updated On: 11 May 2026 | 11:09 PM IST