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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IMF calls for urgent support from members to increase its quota resources
The IMF said the global economy had shown resilience, but recovery was slow and uneven
 "IMF calls for urgent support from members to increase its quota resources")
India's debt to GDP ratio to peak at 82.3% in FY25, fall in FY29, says IMF
The IMF's present estimates mark a notable deviation from its April projections
 "India's debt to GDP ratio to peak at 82.3% in FY25, fall in FY29, says IMF")
WTO halves 2023 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.8%
The report said merchandise trade volume was down 0.5 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) in the first half of 2023, but a modest pickup is expected in the second half of the year
 "WTO halves 2023 global merchandise trade growth forecast to 0.8%")
India opposes environment deliverable at WTO ministerial conference
In Norway's view, the MC13 should drive further progress on the WTO's contribution to tackling common environmental challenges
 "India opposes environment deliverable at WTO ministerial conference")
OECD urges India to pare govt ownership in banks, insurance companies
OECD advised the government to further increase the share of renewable energy by facilitating long-term investment in clean energy development projects
 "OECD urges India to pare govt ownership in banks, insurance companies")
Private sector must cover 90% of climate investment in Ems, says IMF
The IMF said phasing out coal is necessary to reach climate goals, though it is challenging as many EMDEs highly depend on coal
 "Private sector must cover 90% of climate investment in Ems, says IMF")
The curious case of govt-owned Bank Note Paper Mill's private status
A government-backed JV's legal limbo tests the boundaries of procurement norms
 "The curious case of govt-owned Bank Note Paper Mill's private status")
A new great game is afoot: India-China rivalry to lead Global South
Leadership of the developing world could well become a defining characteristic of the 21st century
 "A new great game is afoot: India-China rivalry to lead Global South")
Marginal credit boost: Fitch on India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index
Fitch estimated that inclusion in the GBI-EM indexes could facilitate approximately $24 billion in passive inflows into government bonds between June 2024 and March 2025
 "Marginal credit boost: Fitch on India's inclusion in JP Morgan's bond index")
PFRDA asks govt to hike guaranteed pension under Atal Pension Yojana
Managed by PFRDA, the APY aims to establish a universal social security system for workers in the unorganised sector
 "PFRDA asks govt to hike guaranteed pension under Atal Pension Yojana")
Centre sticks to market borrowing plan for H2FY24; introduces 50-year bond
To borrow Rs 6.55 trillion in second half
 "Centre sticks to market borrowing plan for H2FY24; introduces 50-year bond")
Big 'M' index: How moms-in-law may influence married women's job prospects
The report said the presence of a mother-in-law in a household may influence a woman's employment status in two different ways
 "Big 'M' index: How moms-in-law may influence married women's job prospects")
States reverting to OPS poses significant fiscal risks: RBI paper
However, the RBI clarified that the views expressed in the article are "those of the authors" and do not necessarily represent the views of the central bank
 "States reverting to OPS poses significant fiscal risks: RBI paper")
EU's carbon tax seeks to doubly punish India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The finance minister said the EU has to consider India's concerns, and other countries will not view them kindly
 "EU's carbon tax seeks to doubly punish India: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
China, India will be locked in competition, cooperation at same time: Allan
Stable economic and political environment in India is attractive to investors, said Nick Allan
 "China, India will be locked in competition, cooperation at same time: Allan")
We see signs of buoyancy in the economy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Inflation a permanent challenge; won't sit back, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
 "We see signs of buoyancy in the economy, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
We are not going back to licence raj, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
In an exclusive interview, Sitharaman says focus is on sunrise sectors, job creation
 "We are not going back to licence raj, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Looking back, India has done magical work: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
Kant talks about the historic summit, the New Delhi Declaration, the challenges on the way and many sleepless nights to find the voice of moderation
 "Looking back, India has done magical work: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant")
What more can India do to win over the Big Three sovereign rating agencies?
A high sovereign credit rating can raise a country's star among the global investor community; a low rating, indicating doubts over ability to repay debts, increases its financing costs
 "What more can India do to win over the Big Three sovereign rating agencies?")
G20 Summit: Spotlight on Konark Wheel; India's digital prowess on display
At the entrance of the Craft Bazaar near the International Media Centre, the RBI set up kiosks to showcase India's key digital public infrastructure
 "G20 Summit: Spotlight on Konark Wheel; India's digital prowess on display")