Asit Ranjan Mishra
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Asit Ranjan Mishra
Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, 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 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 Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, 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 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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India should grow at 7-10% for 20-30 yrs to avoid middle income trap: NITI
PM Modi said emphasis on skill, research, innovation and job based knowledge necessary for making 'Viksit Bharat'
 "India should grow at 7-10% for 20-30 yrs to avoid middle income trap: NITI")
'Don't want to raise tariffs to high levels as industry becomes complacent'
Since indirect tax figures are not being released, we are treating GST data in the same manner, he says
 "'Don't want to raise tariffs to high levels as industry becomes complacent'")
People are opting, and seeing value in new tax regime: CBDT Chairman
In a conversation, the chief of the direct tax apex body said that extension of the 15 per cent concessional rate depend on how the companies utilising the benefit
 "People are opting, and seeing value in new tax regime: CBDT Chairman")
Archaic laws need to be reviewed keeping in mind recent changes: DFS Secy
Joshi explained the intention behind the Budget proposals for the financial sector
 "Archaic laws need to be reviewed keeping in mind recent changes: DFS Secy")
Job schemes not a mandate, but a nudge to firms, says FM Sitharaman
The finance minister said the private sector shouldn't feel the pressure as it is not mandatory
 "Job schemes not a mandate, but a nudge to firms, says FM Sitharaman")
'Vision-setting Budget for Viksit Bharat 2047,' says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister spoke on issues ranging from the private sector's role in job creation to coalition needs in making Budgets, at her North Block office
 "'Vision-setting Budget for Viksit Bharat 2047,' says FM Sitharaman")
Shouldn't have fiscal incentive or disincentive towards savings: DEA secy
We are moving in the direction of fiscal prudence as well as finding adequate money for priority expenditure, he says
 "Shouldn't have fiscal incentive or disincentive towards savings: DEA secy")
Govt cannot go alone in skilling, pvt sector crucial: Finance Secretary
Finance secretary discusses the Union Budget's emphasis on employment, skills, and state-level reforms
 "Govt cannot go alone in skilling, pvt sector crucial: Finance Secretary")
Union Budget 2024: Revenue expenditure raised, capex remains untouched
Allocations for Andhra Pradesh and Bihar, but financial implication unclear
 "Union Budget 2024: Revenue expenditure raised, capex remains untouched")
India can grow at over 7% in the medium term, says Economic Survey
The Survey said the global trade outlook for 2024 remains positive, with merchandise trade expected to pick up after registering a contraction in volumes in 2023
 "India can grow at over 7% in the medium term, says Economic Survey")
Economic Survey primer: Here are short notes on key economic policy issues
The Survey says the idea of economic globalisation has run its course and it may not be reversed fully
 "Economic Survey primer: Here are short notes on key economic policy issues")
Shrinking informal economy: Sign of formalisation or growing hardship?
The 2022-23 Annual Survey of Unincorporated Sector Enterprises shows a grim employment situation in the non-farm informal sector
 "Shrinking informal economy: Sign of formalisation or growing hardship?")
Union Budget 2024-25 likely to go vocal for higher local procurement
Greater local content norms may kick in first in steel, chemicals, pharma sectors
 "Union Budget 2024-25 likely to go vocal for higher local procurement")
Exports to jobs: 5 macro signals FM should heed ahead of Budget 2024
Rural consumption slowdown and slowing bank deposits are among other issues she should consider
 "Exports to jobs: 5 macro signals FM should heed ahead of Budget 2024")
Rising focus: Budget push likely for social sector to lift rural demand
Bumper RBI dividend may help govt increase funding
 "Rising focus: Budget push likely for social sector to lift rural demand")
Labour Party's electoral victory renews hope for India-UK trade deal
Keir Starmer became Britain's Prime Minister on Friday after his Labour Party's landslide electoral victory against Rishi Sunak-led Conservatives
 "Labour Party's electoral victory renews hope for India-UK trade deal")
PM Narendra Modi likely to finalise 100-day agenda after Union Budget
A second senior official said a lot of the 100 days agendas will be 'milestone based' with timelines for achieving targets for social sector schemes
 "PM Narendra Modi likely to finalise 100-day agenda after Union Budget")
Brics to look at expansion as Russia proposes to add 10 partner countries
Russia has made "developing modalities for interaction with Brics partner countries" one of its key priorities for the Kazan Summit
 "Brics to look at expansion as Russia proposes to add 10 partner countries")
Growth in remittances to India may halve in 2024, says World Bank
India received remittances worth $120 billion in 2023, supported by strong labour markets in the United States and Europe
 "Growth in remittances to India may halve in 2024, says World Bank")
Budget 2024: FinMin may revise nominal GDP growth target upwards for FY25
In FY20, the final Budget revised the nominal GDP growth target to 12 per cent from 11.5 per cent assumed in the interim Budget