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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Interstate flow of goods rose to 70% of GDP post-GST implementation
Paper published by IPPR suggests new indirect tax regime led to increasing economic integration among states
 "Interstate flow of goods rose to 70% of GDP post-GST implementation")
Expert group on MDB reform to focus on development, green finance
Expert group will hold first in-person meeting in Washington next week
 "Expert group on MDB reform to focus on development, green finance")
World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 6.3%; ADB projects 6.4% for FY24
Cite global slowdown spillover, policy tightening impact
 "World Bank cuts India's growth forecast to 6.3%; ADB projects 6.4% for FY24")
ADB slashes India GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for FY24, cites risks
Private consumption will be the main driver of growth, says international agency
 "ADB slashes India GDP growth forecast to 6.4% for FY24, cites risks")
Finance Ministry to constitute 16th Finance Commission this year
The Finance Ministry in its FY24 Budget has allocated a token Rs 10 crore for establishing attached offices for the 16th Finance Commission
 "Finance Ministry to constitute 16th Finance Commission this year")
India objects to $280-billion US programme to promote chipmaking
India and the US have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) earlier this month
 "India objects to $280-billion US programme to promote chipmaking")
'American dream': US visas for Indians now come through China
The US administration has waived the in-person interviews requirement whenever possible to reduce the wait time for visa clearances
 "'American dream': US visas for Indians now come through China")
Centre to borrow 57.55% of its full-year target in H1FY24: FinMin
The government borrowing programme is scheduled to be completed in 26 weekly tranches of Rs 31,000-39,000 crore each
 "Centre to borrow 57.55% of its full-year target in H1FY24: FinMin")
India needs to boost reforms push to raise potential growth: World Bank
The report said addressing the aftermath of financial sector distress in India could unlock significant growth
Govt hikes DA, DR for central govt employees to 42% of basic pay
The move will benefit about 4.8 million central government employees and 6.9 million pensioners. The decision will be effective from 1 January, 2023
 "Govt hikes DA, DR for central govt employees to 42% of basic pay")
India needs legal system, structure to support arbitration: John Quinn
Chairman of one world's largest law firms for business arbitration says 'enormous demand' for setting commercial disputes outside courts
 "India needs legal system, structure to support arbitration: John Quinn")
Esma to penalise but let European Union banks deal with India CCPs
Though April 30 deadline stands, EU regulator gives a breather to European banks
 "Esma to penalise but let European Union banks deal with India CCPs")
OECD raises India's FY24 growth forecast by 20 basis points to 5.9%
'Will pick up to recover to about 7% in FY25'
 "OECD raises India's FY24 growth forecast by 20 basis points to 5.9%")
Deepak Bagla resigns as managing director and CEO of Invest India
Bagla was at the helm of Invest India since 2015. Earlier, he had stints at World Bank, Citibank, and private equity firm 3i Group
 "Deepak Bagla resigns as managing director and CEO of Invest India")
India's exports, imports shrink over 8% in February, shows govt data
Imports hit 18-month low as non-essentials curbed
 "India's exports, imports shrink over 8% in February, shows govt data")
India-European Union trade council's first ministerial meet by June
Last month, both sides constituted three trade working groups under the council that will cover key issues, such as strategic technologies, digital governance, connectivity and trade
 "India-European Union trade council's first ministerial meet by June")
Fiscal slippage in FY23 likely as govt seeks to spend Rs 1.5 trillion more
The additional spending demands are led by fertiliser subsidy, defence pensions, allocation for Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) and GST compensation to states and UTs
 "Fiscal slippage in FY23 likely as govt seeks to spend Rs 1.5 trillion more")
British Scotch companies seek safeguard against excise duty hikes
The organisation fears any import tariff liberalisation could be offset by increases in state-level taxes
 "British Scotch companies seek safeguard against excise duty hikes")
India's GDP growth slows to 4.4% in Q3; manufacturing woes remain
Manufacturing output shrinks for second straight quarter
GDP growth rate seen below 5% in December quarter on a normalising base
FY23 quarterly, annual estimates may be revised on Tuesday
