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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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Crypto adoption high in India, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Says high adoption may undermine macro-financial stability
 "Crypto adoption high in India, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva")
Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president
Shah explains his key focus areas and views on the economy as well as the industry
 "Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president")
India defends quality control orders imposed across various sectors at WTO
US, Canada, 17 other members raised 35 specific trade concerns
 "India defends quality control orders imposed across various sectors at WTO")
No 'spectacular announcements' in interim Budget, says FM Sitharaman
"Budget that will be announced will just be a vote on account because we will be in election mode, and elections will happen during the coming summer", the FM said
 "No 'spectacular announcements' in interim Budget, says FM Sitharaman")
Govt limits additional spending to Rs 58,378 crore, eyes fiscal prudence
The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of GDP for FY24
 "Govt limits additional spending to Rs 58,378 crore, eyes fiscal prudence")
Pvt investment to pick up from second half of FY24: CII President R Dinesh
'Headwinds are majorly all macro-economic and global issues. The larger challenge is the volatility'
 "Pvt investment to pick up from second half of FY24: CII President R Dinesh")
PSBs given Rs 15,000 crore on ED action, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister said that over last two financial years, the number of non-performing asset accounts in the commercial banks have declined from 2.19 cr to 2.06 cr, showing decrease of 6 per cent
 "PSBs given Rs 15,000 crore on ED action, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
India's GDP expands 7.6% in Q2; manufacturing, construction lead the charge
Beats RBI's estimate of 6.5%; well on track for 6.7% growth in FY24
 "India's GDP expands 7.6% in Q2; manufacturing, construction lead the charge")
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")