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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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Mospi may use GST data to calculate GDP figures after base year revision
Use of GST data for GDP calculation would be done after base year revision of national accounts
 "Mospi may use GST data to calculate GDP figures after base year revision")
India asks Canada to bring transparency in student visa processing
According to the latest available estimates by India Tourism Statistics Report for 2022, Canada was the second most preferred destination for Indians to study abroad
 "India asks Canada to bring transparency in student visa processing")
Switzerland govt submits EFTA-India trade agreement to Parliament
In 2018, after EFTA and Indonesia signed an FTA, a Swiss non-government organisation Public Eye highlighted deforestation in Indonesia for palm tree cultivation as well as the death of orangutans
 "Switzerland govt submits EFTA-India trade agreement to Parliament")
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")