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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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What lies ahead for the India-EFTA countries free-trade agreement?
India's interest in trade and economic partnership with EFTA countries stems from the expertise of affluent member-nations in precision technology, and India's appetite for foreign direct investment
 "What lies ahead for the India-EFTA countries free-trade agreement?")
India's export reliance on US grows despite diversification push
The share of the US in India's total exports continuously declined from a high of 21.7 per cent in 1998-99 to a low of 10.1 per cent in 2010-11
 "India's export reliance on US grows despite diversification push")
LS polls: FM Sitharaman questions 'lofty promises' in Congress manifesto
Sitharaman said post-pandemic, the Narendra Modi government pursued a "balanced approach" to fiscal consolidation while sustaining economic growth
 "LS polls: FM Sitharaman questions 'lofty promises' in Congress manifesto")
Public procurement norms: Govt may hike local content requirement
Former industry secretary Ajay Dua said that over time, the minimum threshold had to be increased to promote local industries and increase the contribution of manufacturing to GDP
 "Public procurement norms: Govt may hike local content requirement")
India's services exports growth enters slow lane in FY24: RBI data
Falls to 3-year low of 4.9%, but net services exports grow at 13.6%
 "India's services exports growth enters slow lane in FY24: RBI data")
Public procurement order: DPIIT wants 'local content' calculation narrowed
The components include transportation, insurance, installation, profit, commissioning, training, and after-sales support
 "Public procurement order: DPIIT wants 'local content' calculation narrowed")
Better PLI execution on cards if Modi returns to power, says report
The French banking group said the turnaround in the investment cycle that started from 2018-19 has further gained pace over the last two years after a Covid-led disruption in 2020 and 2021
 "Better PLI execution on cards if Modi returns to power, says report")
Quality Control Orders: What do they mean for the domestic industry?
India believes developed countries and China use quality control orders as a trade barrier, and seeks to play catch-up
 "Quality Control Orders: What do they mean for the domestic industry?")
March retail inflation eases to 10-mth low of 4.85%; IIP grows 5.7% in Feb
But remains well above RBI's 4 per cent target
 "March retail inflation eases to 10-mth low of 4.85%; IIP grows 5.7% in Feb")
Election season may hit govt capital expenditure spending, FDI inflows
In case of FDI, the total FDI inflows was over $50 billion in FY20 and its share during the election months of April-May 2019 turned out to be 18.1 per cent
 "Election season may hit govt capital expenditure spending, FDI inflows")
ADB ups India GDP forecast to 7% for FY25 on investments, consumer demand
Supply line disruptions and weather shocks to agriculture are key risks to outlook, says lender
 "ADB ups India GDP forecast to 7% for FY25 on investments, consumer demand")
WTO pares down projected merchandise trade volume growth to 2.6% for FY24
India's merchandise exports in value terms are expected to contract by 1-1.5 per cent in 2023-24 after two consecutive years of growth
 "WTO pares down projected merchandise trade volume growth to 2.6% for FY24")
Battleground 2024: Next govt to pursue reforms agenda, says Citigroup
Citigroup said simple consolidation of Opposition votes is unlikely to significantly affect electoral outcomes for BJP given its dominant vote share in 2019
 "Battleground 2024: Next govt to pursue reforms agenda, says Citigroup")
Battleground 2024: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Manipur counts its losses
GST mop-up falls 24% to Rs 1,095 crore in FY24
 "Battleground 2024: Ahead of Lok Sabha polls, Manipur counts its losses")
FY25 likely to witness close to 7% economic growth, but risks remain
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Business Standard Manthan said the high capex growth needs to be maintained to meet growth targets
 "FY25 likely to witness close to 7% economic growth, but risks remain")
Electoral bonds worth Rs 9.6 crore purchased by 33 entities expired
Before the Supreme Court declared the electoral bonds illegal, they were valid only for 15 days from the date of issue to be encashed
 "Electoral bonds worth Rs 9.6 crore purchased by 33 entities expired")
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")