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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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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%")
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
 "India's GDP growth slows to 4.4% in Q3; manufacturing woes remain")
GDP growth rate seen below 5% in December quarter on a normalising base
FY23 quarterly, annual estimates may be revised on Tuesday
El Nino risk for inflation, farm output in India: Finance ministry
IMD predicts above-normal temperatures this year
 "El Nino risk for inflation, farm output in India: Finance ministry")
Pass-through of fall in commodity prices not clear: RBI MPC's Bhide
'In the past two meetings, the size of the rate increases have come down'
 "Pass-through of fall in commodity prices not clear: RBI MPC's Bhide")
India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise
This is starting from November last year
 "India limits wheat exports through the govt route as prices rise")
India has set new model of infra development, says PM Narendra Modi
PM Modi said there is unbelievable faith in India for the next 25 years
 "India has set new model of infra development, says PM Narendra Modi")
STRI: India rises on OECD index, still ranks fourth from the bottom
The 2022 STRI reflects restrictions that apply on key strategic services sectors such as rail freight transport, legal services and accounting, OECD said
Share of US in India's crude basket rises to record 14% in December
In December, crude oil imports from the US shot up 93 per cent to 3.9 million MT
 "Share of US in India's crude basket rises to record 14% in December")
Whole premise of the Budget is around skilling: Atul Kumar Tiwari
'PMKVY is an agile, market driven scheme as it provides short term training and recognises prior learning as well'
 "Whole premise of the Budget is around skilling: Atul Kumar Tiwari")
No breach of law by entities being linked to Adani Group: Mauritius
Its market regulator yet to share prelim report with India
 "No breach of law by entities being linked to Adani Group: Mauritius")
Current account deficit may fall in Dec quarter as net exports ease
In the September quarter, CAD touched a nine-year high at 4.4 per cent from 2.2 per cent in the June quarter as the negative net exports shot up to $50.3 billion from $36.3 billion
Indian financial markets remain well-regulated: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
FM says banking system at comfortable level as bad loans hit new lows
 "Indian financial markets remain well-regulated: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
Over 50% taxpayers may shift to new tax regime: Revenue secretary
"Goods and Services Tax (GST) growth is estimated at 12 per cent as we expect the economy to do better domestically. However, keeping excise and customs in mind, we lowered the overall target"
 "Over 50% taxpayers may shift to new tax regime: Revenue secretary")
Call on FY24 green bond, H2 borrowing to be taken together: Ajay Seth
We are at 57 per cent of GDP for the central government, we have to see that every year we nibble away may be a percentage point, said Ajay Seth, Economic Affairs Secretary
 "Call on FY24 green bond, H2 borrowing to be taken together: Ajay Seth")
Budget 2023: Capex push to safeguard growth from global headwinds
The centre has been able to spend 65.4 per cent of its capex allocation for FY23 during April-December period against 70.7 per cent during the same period in FY22
 "Budget 2023: Capex push to safeguard growth from global headwinds")