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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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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
 "Current account deficit may fall in Dec quarter as net exports ease")
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")
India, China likely to drive half of 2023 global growth, says IMF
India forecast remains unchanged for FY24
 "India, China likely to drive half of 2023 global growth, says IMF")
US agriculture associations fear market loss to India's FTA partners
In June 2019, India hiked tariffs on 28 items exported by the US, including almonds, apples, walnuts
 "US agriculture associations fear market loss to India's FTA partners")
Gems and jewellery exporters feel the heat of govt curbs on gold imports
Amid rising risks to external demand, the government is concerned about widening trade deficit, bringing the focus back on curbing non-essential imports
 "Gems and jewellery exporters feel the heat of govt curbs on gold imports")
WEF 2023: India to become a $26 trillion economy by 2047, says EY report
The report says India is most likely to overtake Germany and Japan to become the third-largest economy after China and the US by 2030
 "WEF 2023: India to become a $26 trillion economy by 2047, says EY report")
IIP growth rebounds to 7.1% in Nov; retail inflation eases to 5.7% in Dec
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das in his latest monetary policy statement had expressed concern over "sticky and elevated" core inflation, holding that the battle against inflation was not over yet
 "IIP growth rebounds to 7.1% in Nov; retail inflation eases to 5.7% in Dec")
At Rs 14.71 trn, direct tax collection hits 86.6% of FY23 target by Jan 10
The finance ministry issued refunds amounting to Rs 2.4 trillion till January 10
 "At Rs 14.71 trn, direct tax collection hits 86.6% of FY23 target by Jan 10")
Indian economy to grow at a robust 6.6% in FY24, says World Bank
'Limited spillovers' to Asia's third-largest economy, even as world 'perilously close' to recession
 "Indian economy to grow at a robust 6.6% in FY24, says World Bank")
India can tap Switzerland's innovation with FTA, says Ralf Heckner
The objective of the Swiss government when it comes to the Swiss financial centre is twofold - sustainability and that all countries should adhere to the same international standards
 "India can tap Switzerland's innovation with FTA, says Ralf Heckner")
India's GDP likely to grow 7% in FY23: NSO's first advance estimates
The RBI and the World Bank have projected 6.8 per cent and 6.9 per cent GDP growth respectively for FY23
 "India's GDP likely to grow 7% in FY23: NSO's first advance estimates")
Govt starts probe into circuit board dumping by China, Hong Kong
India imported PCBs worth $478 million from China and Hong Kong during the April-October period, constituting 55 per cent of the total
 "Govt starts probe into circuit board dumping by China, Hong Kong")
6.5% growth plausible in FY24, says EAC-PM chairman Bibek Debroy
'Global headwinds apart, there is consensus that the Indian economy this year (FY23) will grow 6.8-7 per cent'
 "6.5% growth plausible in FY24, says EAC-PM chairman Bibek Debroy")
November exports to key markets bounce back after October dip
Exports had recovered in November to grow at 0.59 per cent from a 12 per cent contraction in October
 "November exports to key markets bounce back after October dip")
Free grain under NFSA: States to save on food bill, lose political mileage
Food subsidies are a major portion of subsidies provided by states
 "Free grain under NFSA: States to save on food bill, lose political mileage")
IMF calls for 'more ambitious' fiscal consolidation by India, cites risks
But govt asserts public debt is sustainable
 "IMF calls for 'more ambitious' fiscal consolidation by India, cites risks")
India can't afford yet more disruptions to supply chains: Ficci President
'What is most unfortunate is that countries are looking to finance their transition to a green economy by taxing others'
 "India can't afford yet more disruptions to supply chains: Ficci President")