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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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India's GDP growth slows to 5-quarter low of 6.7% in April-June quarter
But gross value added growth picks up pace in Q1; rains, lower inflation may help in consumption recovery
 "India's GDP growth slows to 5-quarter low of 6.7% in April-June quarter")
PM Modi may talk democratic dividend at Independence Day address
In his Independence Day speech last year ahead of the general election, Modi had said the next five years would be the years of unprecedented development
 "PM Modi may talk democratic dividend at Independence Day address")
Women dominate manufacturing jobs in urban India, says Mospi report
Mospi report says women lead in agri sector in rural areas, but still face barriers to entering labour market
 "Women dominate manufacturing jobs in urban India, says Mospi report")
Soon, NIRF-like ranking for nearly 15,000 ITIs to boost skilling quality
According to government data, as of now, nearly four out of five ITIs are privately run in the country
 "Soon, NIRF-like ranking for nearly 15,000 ITIs to boost skilling quality")
Will finalise guidelines for upgrading ITI scheme by September-end: Tiwari
He explains the idea behind the scheme and the challenges ahead
 "Will finalise guidelines for upgrading ITI scheme by September-end: Tiwari")
Conspiracy to damage India's image of safe investment destination: FM
To make India developed, Sitharaman said it was necessary to be a big economic and strategic power
 "Conspiracy to damage India's image of safe investment destination: FM")
Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now
Move may help check spurt in imports from UAE under CEPA
 "Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now")
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")
Andhra Pradesh, Bihar package likely to cost Rs 20-30K crore to Centre
While Andhra Pradesh is expected to receive Rs 15,000-20,000 crore, Bihar is likely to receive Rs 5,000-10,000 crore in FY25
 "Andhra Pradesh, Bihar package likely to cost Rs 20-30K crore to Centre")
'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")
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")