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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.
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Govt likely to target FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP to support growth
Looks to ensure enough financial headroom amid global headwinds
 "Govt likely to target FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP to support growth")
Imports from UAE, S Africa, Switzerland grew in triple digits in Nov
Contraction in merchandise exports in November was led by dip in shipments to the US, the Netherlands, China, and Bangladesh
 "Imports from UAE, S Africa, Switzerland grew in triple digits in Nov")
In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI
Following the Galwan clash between the two countries' forces in 2020, India imposed restrictions on investments from countries it shares a land border with to curb opportunistic takeovers
 "In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI")
French economist Thomas Piketty for emulation of 20th-century wealth tax
India abolished wealth tax in 2015, holding that it had become burdensome to the administration without substantial collections
 "French economist Thomas Piketty for emulation of 20th-century wealth tax")
Less inequality can push growth, poverty alleviation in India: Piketty
Piketty advocated a wealth tax on Indian billionaires to finance social infrastructure
RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal
Agarwal expresses confidence of pick up in private capex and opportunities arising out of US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff war
 "RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal")
Change of guard: Who is Sanjay Malhotra, Centre's pick as new RBI governor?
As revenue secretary, Malhotra took key decisions, including rationalisation of capital gains tax
 "Change of guard: Who is Sanjay Malhotra, Centre's pick as new RBI governor?")
Centre may halt Sovereign Gold Bonds issuance from FY26 to reduce govt debt
Scheme said to have outlived its purpose of reducing physical gold imports
 "Centre may halt Sovereign Gold Bonds issuance from FY26 to reduce govt debt")
Low salaries can be self-destructive for India Inc, says CEA Nageswaran
Deregulation to be big theme of Eco Survey
 "Low salaries can be self-destructive for India Inc, says CEA Nageswaran")
Bill to push banking reforms, strengthen governance gets Lok Sabha nod
Proposes up to 4 successive nominations by bank a/c holders
 "Bill to push banking reforms, strengthen governance gets Lok Sabha nod")
After Q2 GDP surprise, agencies downgrade India's FY25 growth forecast
Key metrics, such as goods and services tax (GST) collection, e-way bills, and toll revenues, increased in October
 "After Q2 GDP surprise, agencies downgrade India's FY25 growth forecast")
GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 as manufacturing slows
Slowdown prompts calls for policy rate cuts in February
 "GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 as manufacturing slows")
US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India
He pledges higher levy on goods from Canada, Mexico, China
 "US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India")
How govt navigates headwinds, challenges will shape the FY26 Budget
It will be the second Budget of the Modi 3.0 government and eighth straight Budget for Sitharaman, rare in Indian polity
 "How govt navigates headwinds, challenges will shape the FY26 Budget")
Adani group row may test resilience of project exports from India
The government has been pushing to promote project exports and sees it as a next big opportunity
 "Adani group row may test resilience of project exports from India")
Draft guidelines to upgrade 1,000 ITIs in the works; talks concluded
Talks with stakeholders for proposed scheme completed
 "Draft guidelines to upgrade 1,000 ITIs in the works; talks concluded")
Inflation other than in food sector is not a challenge: Ajay Seth
Economic affairs secy refuses to comment on rate cut, saying 'that's a monetary policy action'
 "Inflation other than in food sector is not a challenge: Ajay Seth")
Challenges and opportunities loom in equal measure ahead of FY26 Budget
While the formal meetings of Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman with various stakeholders seeking their wishlist for Budget 2026 is expected to begin next month, the budget-making exercise is gaining
 "Challenges and opportunities loom in equal measure ahead of FY26 Budget")
Urban unemployment rate hits fresh low of 6.4% in Q2 FY25: PLFS data
The joblessness rate in Q1FY25 had declined to 6.6 per cent from a four-quarter high of 6.7 per cent in Q4FY24
 "Urban unemployment rate hits fresh low of 6.4% in Q2 FY25: PLFS data")
Manufacturing slump likely to hit India's Q2 GDP growth to six-quarter low
During the June quarter of FY25, the economy grew 6.7 per cent
 "Manufacturing slump likely to hit India's Q2 GDP growth to six-quarter low")