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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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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")
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")