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 has to compete to gain from 'China Plus One' strategy: Eswar Prasad
Companies, investors around the world looking at India's policy trajectory, says the professor of trade policy at Cornell University
 "India has to compete to gain from 'China Plus One' strategy: Eswar Prasad")
Govt in advanced stage to launch Rs 3,500-crore PLI scheme for toy sector
Dept in advanced inter-ministerial talks; schemes for bicycles, footwear to follow
 "Govt in advanced stage to launch Rs 3,500-crore PLI scheme for toy sector")
After toys, govt looks to curb China electric fan, smart meter imports
Since the quality control order 3 years ago, toy imports down 70%
 "After toys, govt looks to curb China electric fan, smart meter imports")
India's CAD likely to shoot up as net exports hit nine-year low
India's CAD stood at 2.8 per cent of GDP in Q1FY23, compared with 1.5 per cent of GDP in the January-March quarter of 2021-22
 "India's CAD likely to shoot up as net exports hit nine-year low")
Robust activity in services sector holds up 6.3% GDP growth in Q2
GDP grew 7.6 per cent in the September quarter of FY23 over the comparable period in FY20, which was before the pandemic
 "Robust activity in services sector holds up 6.3% GDP growth in Q2")
Budget 2023-24: 'Realistic' 10-11% nominal growth target on the table
Finance ministry expects moderation in retail inflation in FY24
 "Budget 2023-24: 'Realistic' 10-11% nominal growth target on the table")
S&P Global Ratings lowers India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7%
Says domestic demand recovery will support growth
 "S&P Global Ratings lowers India's FY23 GDP growth forecast to 7%")
US industry associations red-flag India's 'restrictive' trade barriers
The Association raised concern over use of strict quality control orders during the pandemic that effectively limited imports of US-designed and manufactured products in various sectors
 "US industry associations red-flag India's 'restrictive' trade barriers")
Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal
Argentina stays top exporter to India since war broke out
 "Sunflower oil shipments to India from Russia, Ukraine return to normal")
DTAA amendment by Australia likely to come into force from April 1
IT expected to be 'biggest gainer' with savings up to $1 bn
 "DTAA amendment by Australia likely to come into force from April 1")
India's GDP growth may average 6.3% between 2021 and 2030: S&P report
This will help India pip Japan and Germany to become the third-largest economy, S&P says
Australian Parliament clears path for free trade agreement with India
Both nations prepare for New Year roll-out; DTAA with New Delhi amended, too
 "Australian Parliament clears path for free trade agreement with India")
Data Bill may not lead to India joining e-commerce deal at WTO
India has so far stayed out of a group of 87 countries, including the US, European Union, China, and Japan that are negotiating trade-related aspects on e-commerce since December 2017
 "Data Bill may not lead to India joining e-commerce deal at WTO")
Personal data protection Bill may lead to UK, EU data adequacy deals
Under the new draft DPRP bill put out for public consultation, the government has proposed free cross-border flow of data with "friendly" nations, significantly easing its earlier stance
 "Personal data protection Bill may lead to UK, EU data adequacy deals")
India likely to join IPEF's first negotiating round next month in Brisbane
Shall be part of non-trade discussions in Brisbane on Dec 10-15
 "India likely to join IPEF's first negotiating round next month in Brisbane")
Retail inflation eases to 6.77% in October, lowest in three months
May make MPC less hawkish on rate hike; WPI inflation dips to 19-month low of 8.39% in Oct
 "Retail inflation eases to 6.77% in October, lowest in three months")
IIP data: Industrial activity grows 3.1% in Sept; manufacturing a drag
Mining, manufacturing and electricity sectors grew at 4.6 per cent, 1.8 per cent and 11.6 per cent respectively
 "IIP data: Industrial activity grows 3.1% in Sept; manufacturing a drag")
India can bring world together for better future, says PM Narendra Modi
Modi unveils logo, theme, website of India's upcoming G20 presidency
 "India can bring world together for better future, says PM Narendra Modi")
Gujarat and Rajasthan are Corporate India's investment lodestone
Gujarat tops with Rs 4 tn in fresh investments, Rajasthan is second with Rs 2.37 tn investments in FY22
 "Gujarat and Rajasthan are Corporate India's investment lodestone")
Has India's battle against poverty done well in the last 5 yrs?
A World Bank report said that the pandemic pushed 56 million Indians into poverty. This report offers insight into India's prolonged struggle against poverty and its by-products like malnutrition
 "Has India's battle against poverty done well in the last 5 yrs?")