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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US wants India to eliminate tariffs upfront as trade deal deadline nears
USTR Greer indicates negotiations with India may spill beyond the Aug 1 deadline
 "US wants India to eliminate tariffs upfront as trade deal deadline nears")
India-UK FTA: Tariff cuts likely to weigh on Customs duty collections
For FY26, the Centre has budgeted Customs revenues to grow only 2.1 per cent to ₹2.4 trillion
 "India-UK FTA: Tariff cuts likely to weigh on Customs duty collections")
8th Pay Commission: Govt receives wish list from staff representatives
Finalising panel's terms of reference for hikes, which may kick in from Jan
 "8th Pay Commission: Govt receives wish list from staff representatives")
India, US seek to futureproof trade agreement amid tax and tariff concerns
Starting April 1, India abolished the 6 per cent equalisation levy on online advertising services provided by non-resident entities, also known as Google tax
 "India, US seek to futureproof trade agreement amid tax and tariff concerns")
India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks
'Substantial differences' remain over sustainable development chapter
 "India, EU resolve digital differences in free trade agreement talks")
India likely to settle for 10-15% tariff in interim trade deal with US
This may put New Delhi in a more favourable position than Indonesia, Vietnam
 "India likely to settle for 10-15% tariff in interim trade deal with US")
Govt working on a separate PLI for garments: Textile minister Giriraj Singh
The Indian textile industry, which was worth $112 billion a decade ago, has grown by nearly 60 per cent to $176 billion today and our target is to grow it to $350 billion by 2030, says Giriraj Singh
 "Govt working on a separate PLI for garments: Textile minister Giriraj Singh")
India 'not desperate' to seal early tranche of trade deal with US
Prime minister Narendra Modi and President Trump in February had agreed to sign a mutually beneficial bilateral trade agreement (BTA)
 "India 'not desperate' to seal early tranche of trade deal with US")
Rising crude oil prices may weigh on India's current account deficit
Mildly affect growth, inflation, say economists
 "Rising crude oil prices may weigh on India's current account deficit")
India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler
Trade negotiations involve many detailed issues and often take over one year to negotiate, says Cutler
 "India should open up its market to attract more FDI: Wendy Cutler")
Pakistan raises defence expenditure by 20% to $9 billion in annual budget
But slashes overall federal spending by a hefty 7%
 "Pakistan raises defence expenditure by 20% to $9 billion in annual budget")
FTA negotiations: European Union relents on raw material supply clause
Bloc earlier wanted India to commit to uninterrupted supply
 "FTA negotiations: European Union relents on raw material supply clause")
From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US
Concessions unlikely on grains; approach lenient towards almonds, blueberries
 "From non-negotiable to liberal: India sets agri tariff tiers for US")
Drop 10% universal tariff in bilateral trade agreement: India to US
India pushes for early tranche of trade deal to avoid potential 26% reciprocal tariff
 "Drop 10% universal tariff in bilateral trade agreement: India to US")
Centre appoints economist S Mahendra Dev as chairperson of EAC-PM
Niti Aayog vice chairman Suman Bery was holding the position following the death of Bibek Debroy who died on November 1 last year
 "Centre appoints economist S Mahendra Dev as chairperson of EAC-PM")
Govt eases SEZ rules to promote chips, electronics component manufacturing
Reduces min land required to set up such firms from 50 hectares to 10 hectares
 "Govt eases SEZ rules to promote chips, electronics component manufacturing")
US signals trade deal with India before July 9 reciprocal tariff deadline
Ready to give New Delhi preferential access in select sectors: Lutnick
 "US signals trade deal with India before July 9 reciprocal tariff deadline")
Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months
Grameen Credit Score designed to strengthen financial inclusion in rural India
 "Grameen Credit Score framework likely to be launched in next 3 months")
India weighs 3 options as US doubles safeguard duties on steel, aluminium
Retaliation, WTO action, or talks - three options on the table
 "India weighs 3 options as US doubles safeguard duties on steel, aluminium")
India's GDP expands 7.4% in Q4 to meet annual growth estimates of 6.5%
Nominal GDP for FY25 grew at single digit at 9.8 per cent to Rs 330.7 trillion, slightly higher than Rs 324.1 trillion factored in the Budget
 "India's GDP expands 7.4% in Q4 to meet annual growth estimates of 6.5%")
