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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Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission
Chairman, members to be appointed 'as soon as possible'; commission to submit report by Oct 31, 2025
 "Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission")
Opaque WTO dispute talks a concern for India, South Africa, and Egypt
The two tier dispute settlement system of WTO involving consultation and adjudication remains non-functional since December 2019
 "Opaque WTO dispute talks a concern for India, South Africa, and Egypt")
Rein in enthusiasm to lend: FM Sitharaman to NBFCs, small finance banks
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the central bank's tougher stance on unsecured loans is a "preemptive" move aimed at ensuring financial stability
 "Rein in enthusiasm to lend: FM Sitharaman to NBFCs, small finance banks")
Israel-Hamas war shouldn't turn into regional conflict: Modi to G20 leaders
Says we've to move forward in understanding the seriousness of deepfakes
 "Israel-Hamas war shouldn't turn into regional conflict: Modi to G20 leaders")
Govt aims to reduce short-term debt, increase external debt by FY25
However, the status paper maintained that the risk profile of India's government debt stands out as safe and prudent
 "Govt aims to reduce short-term debt, increase external debt by FY25")
Laptop, tablet imports surge 42% to $715 million amid licensing fears
The rise in such imports were led by the largest source China (33 per cent) and Singapore (188 per cent), according to data released by the commerce department
 "Laptop, tablet imports surge 42% to $715 million amid licensing fears")
India-UK FTA: Issues to be resolved in coming weeks, says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said both sides had several rounds of negotiations, and 20 out of 26 chapters have been sealed
 "India-UK FTA: Issues to be resolved in coming weeks, says Piyush Goyal")
Netherlands, UK, Australia push India's exports in April-October period
India's imports contracted 8.9 per cent in April-October period though inward shipments shot up 12.3 per cent in October led by a near doubling of gold imports
 "Netherlands, UK, Australia push India's exports in April-October period")
IPEF member countries conclude negotiations for two more pillars
Under the proposed Agreement, the IPEF partners also would establish a new CBF to enhance each other's capabilities to effectively implement all aspects of the proposed Agreement
 "IPEF member countries conclude negotiations for two more pillars")
FY24 supplementary grants: Big cash flow unlikely this winter session
The government has exhausted only 39 per cent of its fiscal deficit target in the first half (April-September) of FY24
 "FY24 supplementary grants: Big cash flow unlikely this winter session")
Tesla on way to double its components imports from India: Piyush Goyal
Elon Musk apologises for failing to meet minister at California plant
 "Tesla on way to double its components imports from India: Piyush Goyal")
Ongoing ethnic violence takes a heavy toll on economy of Manipur
The retail inflation in Manipur remained one of the highest in the country at 9.7 per cent in September
 "Ongoing ethnic violence takes a heavy toll on economy of Manipur")
A grainy picture: Tough to measure Covid's impact on poverty without data
The impact of the pandemic on poverty and inequality in India has been a contested issue in the absence of government data
 "A grainy picture: Tough to measure Covid's impact on poverty without data")
A count of India's poor: It's a challenge in absence of govt data
Estimating extreme poverty in the country becomes a controversial task, leads to differing estimates
 "A count of India's poor: It's a challenge in absence of govt data")
India abstained from Pakistan's loan request to IMF: Finance ministry
The arrangement provides short-term financial assistance to countries facing balance of payments problems
 "India abstained from Pakistan's loan request to IMF: Finance ministry")
India's services trade surplus bounces back in Sept quarter of FY24
In the September quarter, services exports hit $83.4 billion while services imports eased to $43.4 billion, leading to a services trade surplus of $40 billion
 "India's services trade surplus bounces back in Sept quarter of FY24")
Governance reforms to ensure higher growth for longer, say PSB chiefs
At BS BFSI Summit, Ashwani Kumar, MD, UCO Bank said the high frequency indicators like GST collections, e-way bills and order book of companies signal that growth momentum is likely to continue
 "Governance reforms to ensure higher growth for longer, say PSB chiefs")
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das sticks to stand on crypto assets ban
G20 recently adopted road map on such assets
 "RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das sticks to stand on crypto assets ban")
India's interests at stake as world trade talks take a green turn
Country has raised objections to European Union's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism
 "India's interests at stake as world trade talks take a green turn")
Poverty in India eased in '21, but was above '18 level: World Bank data
World Bank data shows poverty shot up to 176 mn in 2019 from 152 mn in 2018
 "Poverty in India eased in '21, but was above '18 level: World Bank data")