Asit Ranjan Mishra
 "Asit Ranjan Mishra")
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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Switzerland, UAE, China lead double digit imports growth in February
After growth in merchandise imports remained in negative territory for most of 2023, inbound shipments have turned positive for two consecutive months since January
 "Switzerland, UAE, China lead double digit imports growth in February")
US, UAE, Singapore, South Africa give a fillip to India's exports in Feb
After growth in merchandise exports remained in negative territory for most of 2023, outbound shipments have turned positive
 "US, UAE, Singapore, South Africa give a fillip to India's exports in Feb")
FTA talks to continue even during polls: Commerce secy Sunil Barthwal
ECI is set to announce the schedule for the 2024 Lok Sabha election on Saturday
 "FTA talks to continue even during polls: Commerce secy Sunil Barthwal")
Exports grow fastest in 20 months; Feb trade deficit widens to $18.71 bn
Export growth in February was led by electronics, meat, dairy and poultry, chemicals, drugs and pharmaceuticals, and engineering goods
 "Exports grow fastest in 20 months; Feb trade deficit widens to $18.71 bn")
Govt, RBI in talks to ease Fema guidelines for boosting e-commerce exports
Efforts on to ease FEMA norms, says DGFT Sarangi
 "Govt, RBI in talks to ease Fema guidelines for boosting e-commerce exports")
16 years, 21 rounds of talks: India-EFTA free trade agreement a reality
For promised FDI, India's nominal GDP must grow 9.5% in $ terms over 15 yrs
 "16 years, 21 rounds of talks: India-EFTA free trade agreement a reality")
India limits market access in financial services to EFTA countries
The FTA text says the opening of branches by foreign banks in branch or wholly-owned subsidiary (WOS) mode shall also be subject to the requirements
 "India limits market access in financial services to EFTA countries")
India can reverse mkt access to EFTA if FDI commitments not met: Artieda
$100 billion FDI is a massive number. It took my breath away, said Swiss State Secretary for Economic Affairs Helene Budliger Artieda
 "India can reverse mkt access to EFTA if FDI commitments not met: Artieda")
Cabinet okays DA hike by 4 percentage points for central govt employees
'This increase is in accordance with the accepted formula, which is based on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission,' the government said in a statement
 "Cabinet okays DA hike by 4 percentage points for central govt employees")
WTO: India's path diverging from S Africa's, its parting of ways with China
India has often been the fall guy for assiduously safeguarding development issues at the WTO Ministerials, but it has seen a rapid decline in its coalition partners of developing countries
 "WTO: India's path diverging from S Africa's, its parting of ways with China")
WTO MC13: India blocks EU proposal to link trade with industrial policy
The proposal was a major ask by the EU
 "WTO MC13: India blocks EU proposal to link trade with industrial policy")
Economy expands 8.4% in Q3; FY24 growth projection now up at 7.6%
The National Statistical Office (NSO), in its second advance estimates data released on Thursday, revised the FY24 growth estimate upward to 7.6 per cent, from the 7.3 per cent projected in January
 "Economy expands 8.4% in Q3; FY24 growth projection now up at 7.6%")
PC, laptop imports from China surged by 11.3% to $276 million in December
In December, China's share increased to 89.4 per cent in total shipments of the items to India compared to 76.4 per cent share during April-December period of FY24
 "PC, laptop imports from China surged by 11.3% to $276 million in December")
Rural non-food spend over 50% for first time: Consumer expenditure survey
Spending share increased on intoxicants, toilet articles, entertainment
 "Rural non-food spend over 50% for first time: Consumer expenditure survey")
Paytm app may face a permanent loss of integrated mobile wallet feature
RBI unlikely to issue new wallet licence due to previous track record: Sources
 "Paytm app may face a permanent loss of integrated mobile wallet feature")
Services trade surplus hits record $44.9 billion in December quarter
Grew 16% over a year earlier; current account deficit likely to reduce
 "Services trade surplus hits record $44.9 billion in December quarter")
WTO informal discussions: India opposes plan for dispute categorisation
WTO members have engaged in informal delegate-level discussions since April 2022, initiated by the US, which is seeking consensus on reforms in the dispute settlement system
 "WTO informal discussions: India opposes plan for dispute categorisation")
No review of action on Paytm Payments Bank: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das
RBI governor says decision follows full evaluation of the firm's ops
 "No review of action on Paytm Payments Bank: RBI governor Shaktikanta Das")
Readying a detailed road map for third term, says PM Narendra Modi
He said he's preparing a detailed roadmap to make India third-largest economy
 "Readying a detailed road map for third term, says PM Narendra Modi")
White Paper on Indian economy tabled: Tracks 'Fragile 5' to 'Top 5' journey
Within hours of Prime Minister Narendra Modi praising his predecessor Manmohan Singh in the Rajya Sabha, the White Paper criticised almost all aspects of the UPA rule under Singh
 "White Paper on Indian economy tabled: Tracks 'Fragile 5' to 'Top 5' journey")
