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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.
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.
Asit Ranjan Mishra
A month after lifting of ban, wheat exports rise fourfold, shows data
India exported $69 million worth of wheat in September after lifting the ban, but high domestic prices and limited export competitiveness could constrain shipments in the coming months.
 "A month after lifting of ban, wheat exports rise fourfold, shows data")
Republican rout may give India leg-up in trade talks with US: Experts
Trump's party loses control of Senate, House
 "Republican rout may give India leg-up in trade talks with US: Experts")
Companies pessimistic about economy, bullish on business: IMA India survey
IMA India's Q3FY27 survey shows business confidence falling as economic sentiment weakens, even as companies grow more optimistic about profitability, investment and hiring
 "Companies pessimistic about economy, bullish on business: IMA India survey")
Former CVC Suresh N Patel to lead high-level banking reforms committee
The six-member committee will review banking regulations, capital requirements, priority sector lending and digital innovation, and recommend reforms to boost global competitiveness.
 "Former CVC Suresh N Patel to lead high-level banking reforms committee")
Price stability top policy agenda in H2FY27 amid inflation: FinMin review
The finance ministry flagged elevated crude oil prices, food inflation and kharif crop uncertainty as key risks to price stability, while projecting 7.35% GDP growth in Q2FY27
 "Price stability top policy agenda in H2FY27 amid inflation: FinMin review")
FSDC flags AI boom, rising global bond yields as financial stability risks
The FSDC, chaired by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, called for stronger financial safeguards amid geopolitical uncertainties, the AI boom and rising global bond yields.
 "FSDC flags AI boom, rising global bond yields as financial stability risks")
FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions
FM calls for multilateral rules as economic penalties have consequences beyond their intended targets
 "FM Sitharaman seeks global framework to address the fallout of sanctions")
India should make data centres expand clean power supply: Nicholas Stern
Nicholas Stern says India must accelerate its shift to renewable energy to reduce its vulnerability to geopolitical shocks and volatile oil prices
 "India should make data centres expand clean power supply: Nicholas Stern")
China's non-tariff walls a major export hurdle: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman says China has denied market access to Indian products despite repeated requests, while calling for a review of India's trade pact with Asean.
 "China's non-tariff walls a major export hurdle: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Maintained complete integrity for IDBI privatisation: Dipam secy Chawla
DIPAM Secretary Arunish Chawla discusses the ₹52,878 crore IDBI Bank stake sale, Fairfax's RBI clearance, disinvestment plans, capital receipts and the government's dividend outlook.
 "Maintained complete integrity for IDBI privatisation: Dipam secy Chawla")
Act as trustees of public money: HDFC Bank CEO-designate Anup Bagchi
HDFC Bank's incoming MD and CEO Anup Bagchi urged finance professionals to prioritise society over personal ambitions, uphold public trust and build careers on integrity
 "Act as trustees of public money: HDFC Bank CEO-designate Anup Bagchi")
CCEA clears largest financial sector FDI: Fairfax to take reins at IDBI
Toronto-based firm to acquire 60.72% for ₹52,878 cr, trim stake to 26% over 15 years
 "CCEA clears largest financial sector FDI: Fairfax to take reins at IDBI")
IMF raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong domestic demand
Cites resilient demand, but warns of risks from war and AI investments
 "IMF raises India's FY27 growth forecast to 7% on strong domestic demand")
Transit states can intercept e-way bill vehicles on specific intelligence
GST Council proposes curbs on transit-state inspections, while pushing wider e-invoicing, stronger data analytics and a facilitative approach to tax compliance
 "Transit states can intercept e-way bill vehicles on specific intelligence")
India needs to lift the poor, not take down the rich: Daniel Waldenström
Swedish economist Daniel Waldenström argues that education, broader asset ownership and growth-led redistribution are key to tackling inequality
 "India needs to lift the poor, not take down the rich: Daniel Waldenström")
Microcredit is business credit, not personal loan: Former Bandhan Bank CEO
Bandhan Group founder Chandra Shekhar Ghosh discusses microcredit, women entrepreneurs and digital lending, stressing relationship-based lending and expansion into insurance and technology
 "Microcredit is business credit, not personal loan: Former Bandhan Bank CEO")
Coming soon: Faceless assessment for businesses with CGST registrations
Move aims to address a key administrative problem faced by large businesses with operations spread across multiple locations
 "Coming soon: Faceless assessment for businesses with CGST registrations")
Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes
Officials expect the rate structure to be reviewed only once a year henceforth, and any changes will take effect from April 1, not in the middle of the financial year
 "Reforms on the cards: GST Council likely to shun mid-year rate changes")
MPC may reverse last rate cut, no big hike cycle seen: Neelkanth Mishra
If we can sustain our growth rates, I think the inflow of risk capital is also likely to persist, says Neelkanth Mishra, India's executive director at the World Bank
 "MPC may reverse last rate cut, no big hike cycle seen: Neelkanth Mishra")
Sanctions and tariffs weaponised as policy tools, says P K Mishra
Mishra says India must remain open while limiting vulnerability, balancing resilience costs with energy security, competitive manufacturing and diversified trade
 "Sanctions and tariffs weaponised as policy tools, says P K Mishra")