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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India works to bridge language divide at G20 summit over Ukraine war
Its diplomats have the difficult task to arrive at a joint communique for G20 leaders' summit in Delhi in Sept
 "India works to bridge language divide at G20 summit over Ukraine war")
Third G20 FMCBG meeting fails to endorse report on reforming MDBs
NK Singh, co-convenor of the expert group, however, told Business Standard that at this stage an endorsement was not expected
 "Third G20 FMCBG meeting fails to endorse report on reforming MDBs")
India's global DPI proposal faces resistance from developed nations
Amid fear of losses for Visa and Mastercard, developed countries have flagged that an interoperable global DPI may affect private players
 "India's global DPI proposal faces resistance from developed nations")
Substantial progress on Preamble, gender equality: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant
Our talks are progressing well. Our priorities and envisaged outcomes have been appreciated by developing countries and developed ones alike: Kant
 "Substantial progress on Preamble, gender equality: G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant")
Intense drafting sessions to culture tourism, G20 Sherpa track packs it all
Cultural menu comes with real cuisine-that too authentic Kannada dishes, from starters to dessert
 "Intense drafting sessions to culture tourism, G20 Sherpa track packs it all")
Russia-Ukraine war discussion may be pushed to the last minute of G20 talks
On the first day, members discussed the preamble and conclusion paras of the proposed communique, he said
 "Russia-Ukraine war discussion may be pushed to the last minute of G20 talks")
India receives 'overwhelming support' to include Africa as a G20 member
Explaining India's argument in support of granting Africa a membership in the G20, the official said this is an effort towards creating an inclusive world
 "India receives 'overwhelming support' to include Africa as a G20 member")
Should states cough up higher interest rates for their fiscal profligacy?
Debate over how states manage their finances likely to pick up as the constitution of the 16th Finance Commission is round the corner
 "Should states cough up higher interest rates for their fiscal profligacy?")
India lags regional peers on fiscal consolidation: S&P Global's Louis Kuijs
In a Q&A, the Asia Pacific Chief Economist of S&P Global Ratings charts the key reforms India needs ahead of the general elections next year
 "India lags regional peers on fiscal consolidation: S&P Global's Louis Kuijs")
US, India withdraw 6 trade disputes: Will this bonhomie sustain over time?
India and the US, despite their robust diplomatic ties, have quibbled on trade issues over the years and across administrations
 "US, India withdraw 6 trade disputes: Will this bonhomie sustain over time?")
Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with European Union
India for conservative norms, but EU wants more liberal criteria
 "Rules of origin delay FTA tariff discussions with European Union")
BRICS countries likely to induct five new members in August summit
Saudi Arabia's entry almost certain; Indonesia, UAE, Egypt also in the fray
 "BRICS countries likely to induct five new members in August summit")
How cheaper crude oil from Russia has changed India's fuel trade matrix
Since India is a key supplier of refined petroleum products, this has changed the pecking order of key export destinations
 "How cheaper crude oil from Russia has changed India's fuel trade matrix")
US market share in apples, almonds, and walnuts plunged in five years
Similarly, the US-dominated as the source of shelled walnuts for India at 70% share in FY18 with Chile at a distant second with a 29.7% share
 "US market share in apples, almonds, and walnuts plunged in five years")
US share in India's merchandise exports up despite diversification move
Between FY12 and FY23, the US share in India's import basket rose from 4.8 per cent to 7 per cent
 "US share in India's merchandise exports up despite diversification move")
OECD marginally raises India's GDP growth forecast to 6% for FY24
OECD said 2022-23 (FY23) ended on a positive note for India with 7.2% growth, due to higher-than-expected agriculture output and strong government spending
 "OECD marginally raises India's GDP growth forecast to 6% for FY24")
Indian economy to be the fastest-growing in FY24, says World Bank
Global growth forecast lifted to 2.1%
 "Indian economy to be the fastest-growing in FY24, says World Bank")
Gambia death fallout: Pharma exports to African market slipped 5% in FY23
Medicines put up for retail sales led the decline in exports
 "Gambia death fallout: Pharma exports to African market slipped 5% in FY23")
WTO flags poor utilisation of India scheme for least developed countries
85% of 11,000 products offered at zero tariff remains unutilised
 "WTO flags poor utilisation of India scheme for least developed countries")
India's GDP grows 6.1% in Q4, 7.2% in 2022-23; beats analysts' expectations
Manufacturing and construction sectors surprise on the upside
 "India's GDP grows 6.1% in Q4, 7.2% in 2022-23; beats analysts' expectations")