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'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%")
US court terms Trump tariffs illegal; India says trade deal on track
Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit here on Thursday, Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal stressed that the deal with Washington remains "well on track"
 "US court terms Trump tariffs illegal; India says trade deal on track")
Finance Ministry cold to Bharti Airtel plea on dues-to-equity switch
If Airtel's request is accepted, the government would have 2 to 4 per cent equity in the telco
 "Finance Ministry cold to Bharti Airtel plea on dues-to-equity switch")
Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot
Gujarat drops two notches, Maharashtra retains top spot
 "Maharashtra tops FDI equity inflows again; Karnataka bags second spot")
Govt restores Rodtep export benefits for SEZs, EOUs starting June 1
Move reverses February decision and offers relief to exporters in SEZs and EOUs; FIEO calls it critical support amid global uncertainties and competitiveness issues
 "Govt restores Rodtep export benefits for SEZs, EOUs starting June 1")
Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months
The deposit insurance limit refers to the amount of savings in bank deposits whose safety is assured if a lender goes bankrupt
 "Deposit insurance cap hike likely soon, may go beyond ₹5 lakh in 6 months")
India to push FATF to put Pakistan back in grey list at next review
India will present a dossier to FATF citing Pakistan's failure to curb terror financing and misuse of funds, pressing for its reclassification under the grey list
 "India to push FATF to put Pakistan back in grey list at next review")
GST Council to take up rate rationalisation issue in next meeting
A GoM headed by Minister of State for Finance Pankaj Chaudhary is looking into the future of compensation cess beyond March 2026
 "GST Council to take up rate rationalisation issue in next meeting")
US Bill lowers remittance tax from 5% to 3.5% for non-US citizens
Govt sources say Bill will still hit remittances to India
 "US Bill lowers remittance tax from 5% to 3.5% for non-US citizens")
DoT once again knocks on finance ministry's door to repay MTNL debt
The total outstanding dues to the PSBs of MTNL is Rs 8,415.55 crore
 "DoT once again knocks on finance ministry's door to repay MTNL debt")
Andean aspirations: Why is India cosying up to Chile for a trade deal?
While both sides have shared trade interests such as agricultural products and services, the elephant in the room is Chiles expansive reserves of critical minerals, key among them being lithium
 "Andean aspirations: Why is India cosying up to Chile for a trade deal?")
Trade talks: India to push US to lift non-tariff curbs for goods exporters
The official said industry has raised regulatory hurdles and high cost of certification among other issues in the US as primary obstacles to increasing exports to the US
 "Trade talks: India to push US to lift non-tariff curbs for goods exporters")
Slew of PSU stake sales soon; govt plans to divest 6.5% in LIC in tranches
"This year, we will follow a strategy of regular offers for sale (OFS) in small tranches. We are officially giving forward guidance for small investors to look out for it," says Dipam Secretary
 "Slew of PSU stake sales soon; govt plans to divest 6.5% in LIC in tranches")
Hope to deliver more to Centre to stay the fiscal course: DIPAM Secy Chawla
Public stocks are a very good hedge in anyone's portfolio because the government is behind them. We enforce fair dividend norms very strictly, Chawla said
India's trade gap widens in 'tariff tantrum' month; exports surge 9%
Data released by the commerce department showed in the first month of FY26, exports grew 9 per cent to $38.5 billion while imports shot up by 19.1 per cent to $64.91 billion
 "India's trade gap widens in 'tariff tantrum' month; exports surge 9%")
No urgency to put retaliatory tariffs on US, says Indian official
India on Tuesday informed the WTO that the safeguard measures by the US would affect $7.6 billion exports by India into the United States
 "No urgency to put retaliatory tariffs on US, says Indian official")
US-China reciprocal tariff truce likely to narrow India's export edge
Even though US tariffs on Indian goods remain at 10%, the massive tariff gap that once favoured India is shrinking fast
 "US-China reciprocal tariff truce likely to narrow India's export edge")
Trade deal with India may take time: US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick
An Indian delegation led by chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal is scheduled to visit the US later this month
 "Trade deal with India may take time: US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick")
India, Chile to begin negotiations for comprehensive trade deal in May
Two countries sign terms of reference to upgrade current agreement
 "India, Chile to begin negotiations for comprehensive trade deal in May")
Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement
Government officials said that while the deal was concluded on Tuesday, implementation could take over 15 months
 "Smartphones, electric vehicles off limits in India-UK free trade agreement")
