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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Trade talks: India to push US to lift non-tariff curbs for goods exporters
The official said industry has raised regulatory hurdles and high cost of certification among other issues in the US as primary obstacles to increasing exports to the US
 "Trade talks: India to push US to lift non-tariff curbs for goods exporters")
Slew of PSU stake sales soon; govt plans to divest 6.5% in LIC in tranches
"This year, we will follow a strategy of regular offers for sale (OFS) in small tranches. We are officially giving forward guidance for small investors to look out for it," says Dipam Secretary
 "Slew of PSU stake sales soon; govt plans to divest 6.5% in LIC in tranches")
Hope to deliver more to Centre to stay the fiscal course: DIPAM Secy Chawla
Public stocks are a very good hedge in anyone's portfolio because the government is behind them. We enforce fair dividend norms very strictly, Chawla said
India's trade gap widens in 'tariff tantrum' month; exports surge 9%
Data released by the commerce department showed in the first month of FY26, exports grew 9 per cent to $38.5 billion while imports shot up by 19.1 per cent to $64.91 billion
 "India's trade gap widens in 'tariff tantrum' month; exports surge 9%")
No urgency to put retaliatory tariffs on US, says Indian official
India on Tuesday informed the WTO that the safeguard measures by the US would affect $7.6 billion exports by India into the United States
 "No urgency to put retaliatory tariffs on US, says Indian official")
US-China reciprocal tariff truce likely to narrow India's export edge
Even though US tariffs on Indian goods remain at 10%, the massive tariff gap that once favoured India is shrinking fast
 "US-China reciprocal tariff truce likely to narrow India's export edge")
Trade deal with India may take time: US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick
An Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit the US later this month
 "Trade deal with India may take time: US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick")
India, Chile to begin negotiations for comprehensive trade deal in May
Two countries sign terms of reference to upgrade current agreement
 "India, Chile to begin negotiations for comprehensive trade deal in May")
Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement
Government officials said that while the deal was concluded on Tuesday, implementation could take over 15 months
 "Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement")
India grants UK access to £38 bn Indian procurement market under FTA
India grants legally guaranteed access to UK firms for 40,000 tenders annually under FTA, offering preferential status in government procurement
 "India grants UK access to £38 bn Indian procurement market under FTA")
India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman
The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26
 "India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman")
India, US likely to use side letters to settle non-tariff barriers
The US has in recent days raised serious concern over non-tariff barriers the American businesses face in India
 "India, US likely to use side letters to settle non-tariff barriers")
Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent
Trump said India may reduce its high tariffs as part of the bilateral deal
 "Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent")
Serious lack of reciprocity in trade with India: USTR Jamieson Greer
The factsheet said the United States has long recognised significant trade barriers with India
 "Serious lack of reciprocity in trade with India: USTR Jamieson Greer")
US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF
Reflecting the complexity and fluidity of the moment, IMF's World Economic Outlook on Tuesday presented a range of forecasts for the global economy
 "US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF")
Hope and disappointment: Why BIMSTEC is yet to realise its ambitions
Calls for an early conclusion to an FTA have gone nowhere in five years as members have not been able to reach a consensus over issues such as market access or a dispute settlement mechanism
 "Hope and disappointment: Why BIMSTEC is yet to realise its ambitions")
Tariff war: WTO projects merchandise trade volume to contract in 2025
India's exports in value terms grew 2.6 per cent in 2024, while imports rose 6.6 per cent during the calendar year
 "Tariff war: WTO projects merchandise trade volume to contract in 2025")
India unlikely to raise dispute against US at WTO over reciprocal tariff
The consultation on steel and aluminium safeguard measures is the first case involving India and the US at the WTO
 "India unlikely to raise dispute against US at WTO over reciprocal tariff")
Industrial output growth slows to 6-month low of 2.9% in February
Consumer non-durables contracted for 3rd straight month
 "Industrial output growth slows to 6-month low of 2.9% in February")
Unemployment rate marginally declines to 4.9% in 2024, shows PLFS data
The data based on "current weekly status" showed a marginal decline in rural unemployment (from 4.3 per cent to 4.2 per cent), with slight reductions for both men and women
 "Unemployment rate marginally declines to 4.9% in 2024, shows PLFS data")