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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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ICT levy dispute at WTO: EU may opt for retaliatory tariffs on Indian goods
The EU has claimed that up to €600 million of its technology exports to India were adversely impacted annually due to India's imposition of tariffs on ICT products
 "ICT levy dispute at WTO: EU may opt for retaliatory tariffs on Indian goods")
Growth momentum may have sustained in Q4, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
The National Statistical Office (NSO) will release the March quarter gross domestic product (GDP) data on May 31
 "Growth momentum may have sustained in Q4, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Impact of MPC decisions to show in 4-5 quarters, says Shashanka Bhide
'The rate hikes started in May 2022 and cumulatively there is a significant increase in policy rate (250 basis points)'
 "Impact of MPC decisions to show in 4-5 quarters, says Shashanka Bhide")
India to surpass China as most populous nation in 2023: UN report
India has opportunity to benefit from demographic dividend with nearly half of population below 25, say experts
 "India to surpass China as most populous nation in 2023: UN report")
India's ICT tariffs led to annual export loss of €600 million, says EU
Claims real impact on European companies that also export from other countries to India considerably higher
 "India's ICT tariffs led to annual export loss of €600 million, says EU")
Fuel, electronics exports lead India's post-pandemic trade basket rejig
For FY23, merchandise exports grew 6 per cent to $447 billion mainly due to robust growth during the first six months of FY23
 "Fuel, electronics exports lead India's post-pandemic trade basket rejig")
WTO panel rules against India in ICT tariff dispute with EU, others
The EU has also approached India to resolve the matter through a multi-party interim appeal arbitration arrangement (MPIA)
 "WTO panel rules against India in ICT tariff dispute with EU, others")
Global public goods should be financed from add'l resource allocation: FM
Her call not to divert resources from World Bank's two priorities of eliminating poverty and promoting shared prosperity find acceptance by expert group
 "Global public goods should be financed from add'l resource allocation: FM")
Global economic outlook a cause for concern: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman strongly called for timely debt restructuring as the solution to the global debt crisis is closely intertwined with addressing the global poverty challenge
 "Global economic outlook a cause for concern: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
IMF sees India's combined debt-to-GDP ratio rising for 4 yrs starting FY24
In its latest Fiscal Monitor report, IMF said India's combined debt-to-GDP ratio will rise a tad to 83.2% in FY24 and will hit a high of 83.8% in FY27 before it starts to moderate
 "IMF sees India's combined debt-to-GDP ratio rising for 4 yrs starting FY24")
IMF cuts FY24 India growth forecast to 5.9% as global banking crisis weighs
Projection of 5.9% is among the lowest; retail inflation expected to ease to 4.9%
 "IMF cuts FY24 India growth forecast to 5.9% as global banking crisis weighs")
Amid tension with China, India looks to Taiwan for high-tech imports
India's overall imports from Taiwan during April-February rose by 34 per cent to $7.5 billion
 "Amid tension with China, India looks to Taiwan for high-tech imports")
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")