Asit Ranjan Mishra
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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.
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Russia-Ukraine war: India eyes Mercosur deal to import crude sunflower oil
May have to reduce import duty, scrap strict requirements for S. American bloc
 "Russia-Ukraine war: India eyes Mercosur deal to import crude sunflower oil")
Two years after Covid, Indian economy hopping from one crisis to another
While the economy was mending its way up, the second wave beginning March 2021 led to loss of many more lives and further deceleration of growth momentum.
 "Two years after Covid, Indian economy hopping from one crisis to another")
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
 "Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices")
Fitch cuts FY23 growth forecast to 8.5%, cites soaring energy prices
The rating agency said post-pandemic recovery is being hit by a potentially huge global supply shock that will reduce growth and push up inflation
Duty evasion on Chinese sweetener leaves bitter taste, invites probe
DGTR probes alleged circumvention of countervailing duty via trade re-routing
Retail inflation hits 8-month high in February, inches up to 6.07%
WPI inflation rises to 13.11%
 "Retail inflation hits 8-month high in February, inches up to 6.07%")
Finance ministry working on consultation paper to deal with cryptoassets
RBI has publicly expressed strong reservations against permitting cryptocurrencies
 "Finance ministry working on consultation paper to deal with cryptoassets")
Govt in talks with sectors impacted by ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict
An industry official said that as far as manufactured goods are concerned, Indian exporters can have an advantage over the supplies from Russia to European nations
 "Govt in talks with sectors impacted by ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict")
Factory output grew by just 1.3% in January despite favourable base
Omicron-led lockdowns across the country reduced demand for goods and services
 "Factory output grew by just 1.3% in January despite favourable base")
Economic growth at 7.8%, oil price rise a dampener: S&P Global Ratings
S&P believes that heightened market risk could also pull capital out of Asia's emerging markets, hitting currencies, and raising funding costs.
 "Economic growth at 7.8%, oil price rise a dampener: S&P Global Ratings")
Former NSE CEO Ramkrishna sent to 7-day CBI custody in co-location case
The CBI also secured an extension of the custody of former group operating officer of NSE Anand Subramanian till March 9
 "Former NSE CEO Ramkrishna sent to 7-day CBI custody in co-location case")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Falling rupee unlikely to shore up India's exports
Uncertainty resulting from the Russian invasion of Ukraine and over how other currencies behave among factors keeping exporter sentiment in check
CBI arrests former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in co-location case
She will be presented before a Delhi court on Monday morning
 "CBI arrests former NSE CEO Chitra Ramkrishna in co-location case")
Exporters bear the brunt as Russia-Ukraine crisis takes its toll
War could affect export demand as Europe is the largest national export market for India
 "Exporters bear the brunt as Russia-Ukraine crisis takes its toll")
Services PMI picks up marginally in Feb after falling for 3 straight months
Data released by the data analytics firm IHS Markit released on Friday showed purchasing managers' index (PMI) for services for February rose to 51.8 from 51.5 in the preceding month.
 "Services PMI picks up marginally in Feb after falling for 3 straight months")
Mfg PMI improves to 54.9 in Feb after 4-mth low in Jan as Covid curbs ease
Ukraine war-induced commodity price spike could derail mfg rebound in India
 "Mfg PMI improves to 54.9 in Feb after 4-mth low in Jan as Covid curbs ease")
Russia-Ukraine crisis: Rising crude oil prices put growth prospects at risk
The latest Economic Survey for FY22 projected economic growth at 8-8.5 per cent assuming crude oil prices at $70-$75 per barrel
 "Russia-Ukraine crisis: Rising crude oil prices put growth prospects at risk")
Govt may soon allow rupee-ruble trade; arrangement will bypass sanctions
The RBI is also likely to come up with a plan soon, and has collected information from Indian banks
 "Govt may soon allow rupee-ruble trade; arrangement will bypass sanctions")
High net exports signal rising pressure on India's current account deficit
Geopolitical risks, hardening commodity prices may push it up more: Experts
 "High net exports signal rising pressure on India's current account deficit")
Economic growth slows to 5.4% in Dec qtr; manufacturing, construction hit
Full-year forecast revised lower to 8.9%
 "Economic growth slows to 5.4% in Dec qtr; manufacturing, construction hit")