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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Uttarakhand saw sharpest dip in workforce during Covid, says survey
Apparel sector witnessed the worst decline in workforce in 2020-21
 "Uttarakhand saw sharpest dip in workforce during Covid, says survey")
Next govt's fiscal moves key to sovereign rating: S&P Global Ratings
S&P said following nearly a decade of rule by the BJP-led NDA govt, a change in the ruling coalition could bring a period of policy uncertainty
 "Next govt's fiscal moves key to sovereign rating: S&P Global Ratings")
Central govt workforce likely to decline by nearly 50,000 in 2025
The Interim Budget documents for FY25 show central government employee strength is estimated to peak in 2024 at 3.51 million, growing 12 per cent over the preceding year
 "Central govt workforce likely to decline by nearly 50,000 in 2025")
We're on course to reaching inflation target of 4% in FY25: CEA Nageswaran
Our potential growth rate is somewhere between 6.5 and 6.8 per cent and it is not 6 per cent as the international agencies used to estimate, he says
 "We're on course to reaching inflation target of 4% in FY25: CEA Nageswaran")
Tax buoyancy cannot continue year after year, says DEA secy Ajay Seth
Economic Affairs Secretary Ajay Seth spoke on the government's thinking behind the major budget projections and the fiscal math
 "Tax buoyancy cannot continue year after year, says DEA secy Ajay Seth")
It's not priority of govt to monitor consumption: Finance secretary
He says why the Budget numbers are realistic and speaks of the evolving approach of the government towards disinvestment, welfare schemes, and capital expenditure
 "It's not priority of govt to monitor consumption: Finance secretary")
Interim Budget: Share of capex allocation jumps to 30-year high in FY25
The headline figure of Rs 11.1 trn is 11.1% higher than FY24, says Finance Minister
 "Interim Budget: Share of capex allocation jumps to 30-year high in FY25")
FY25 likely to see 7% growth: Finance ministry ahead of Interim Budget
Review report flags elevated risk of geopolitical conflicts only area of concern
 "FY25 likely to see 7% growth: Finance ministry ahead of Interim Budget")
With online monitoring system going live, PC imports turn a trickle in Nov
Inbound shipments drop on monthly and yearly bases
 "With online monitoring system going live, PC imports turn a trickle in Nov")
Bond index inclusion soon: Govt may opt for longer-term G-secs in FY25
However, the tenure of securities is not announced in the Budget and communicated to the market during the release of the half-yearly borrowing calendar in March and September
 "Bond index inclusion soon: Govt may opt for longer-term G-secs in FY25")
Interim Budget may raise pension floor for unorganised sector workers
PFRDA says current amount may not help attract new Atal Pension subscribers
 "Interim Budget may raise pension floor for unorganised sector workers")
World Economic Forum: Davos-bound squad aims to turn spotlight on India
Top honchos from India Inc, finance, govt heading to the World Economic Forum
 "World Economic Forum: Davos-bound squad aims to turn spotlight on India")
Interim Budget likely to assume peak crude oil price at $85 per barrel
Brent crude prices moved up on Thursday, ending at $78.9 per barrel
 "Interim Budget likely to assume peak crude oil price at $85 per barrel")
States lag Centre in capex push so far in FY24: CAG-Bank of Baroda data
Centre had allotted Rs 1.3 trillion for FY24 under the interest-free loans scheme for capital investment by states
Interim Budget 2024-25 likely to set nominal GDP growth at 10-10.5%
Govt may finalise FY25 Interim Budget assumption this week
 "Interim Budget 2024-25 likely to set nominal GDP growth at 10-10.5%")
India's GDP may grow 7.3% in FY24: Govt's first advance estimates
Construction, manufacturing likely key drivers; weak consumption growth among major concerns
 "India's GDP may grow 7.3% in FY24: Govt's first advance estimates")
India likely to resist Pakistan's bid to be a full-fledged member of Brics
Pakistan has sought Russia's help to become a member during its Brics presidency which began on Monday with the motto of "Strengthening Multilateralism for Equitable Global Development and Security"
 "India likely to resist Pakistan's bid to be a full-fledged member of Brics")
Israel-Hamas war may impact future I2U2 project collaboration efforts
I2U2 was conceptualised during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the four countries in October 2021
 "Israel-Hamas war may impact future I2U2 project collaboration efforts")
Govt appoints Arvind Panagariya as chairman of 16th Finance Commission
D K Srivastava, a member of the 12th Finance Commission, said Panagariya is well suited for the job as he has a very good understanding of the Indian economy and looked after the Niti Aayog
 "Govt appoints Arvind Panagariya as chairman of 16th Finance Commission")
Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, said core sector growth in November showed steady growth and the slight moderation had been due to base effects
 "Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov")
