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 grants UK access to £38 bn Indian procurement market under FTA
India grants legally guaranteed access to UK firms for 40,000 tenders annually under FTA, offering preferential status in government procurement
 "India grants UK access to £38 bn Indian procurement market under FTA")
India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman
The latest Economic Survey had estimated India's GDP growth in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent for FY26
 "India growth story largely intact amid turbulent times: FM Sitharaman")
India, US likely to use side letters to settle non-tariff barriers
The US has in recent days raised serious concern over non-tariff barriers the American businesses face in India
 "India, US likely to use side letters to settle non-tariff barriers")
Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent
Trump said India may reduce its high tariffs as part of the bilateral deal
 "Expect India to strike first trade pact: US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent")
Serious lack of reciprocity in trade with India: USTR Jamieson Greer
The factsheet said the United States has long recognised significant trade barriers with India
 "Serious lack of reciprocity in trade with India: USTR Jamieson Greer")
US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF
Reflecting the complexity and fluidity of the moment, IMF's World Economic Outlook on Tuesday presented a range of forecasts for the global economy
 "US effective tariff has surpassed levels seen during Great Depression: IMF")
Hope and disappointment: Why BIMSTEC is yet to realise its ambitions
Calls for an early conclusion to an FTA have gone nowhere in five years as members have not been able to reach a consensus over issues such as market access or a dispute settlement mechanism
 "Hope and disappointment: Why BIMSTEC is yet to realise its ambitions")
Tariff war: WTO projects merchandise trade volume to contract in 2025
India's exports in value terms grew 2.6 per cent in 2024, while imports rose 6.6 per cent during the calendar year
 "Tariff war: WTO projects merchandise trade volume to contract in 2025")
India unlikely to raise dispute against US at WTO over reciprocal tariff
The consultation on steel and aluminium safeguard measures is the first case involving India and the US at the WTO
 "India unlikely to raise dispute against US at WTO over reciprocal tariff")
Industrial output growth slows to 6-month low of 2.9% in February
Consumer non-durables contracted for 3rd straight month
 "Industrial output growth slows to 6-month low of 2.9% in February")
Unemployment rate marginally declines to 4.9% in 2024, shows PLFS data
The data based on "current weekly status" showed a marginal decline in rural unemployment (from 4.3 per cent to 4.2 per cent), with slight reductions for both men and women
 "Unemployment rate marginally declines to 4.9% in 2024, shows PLFS data")
Cargo rush as full US President Trump tariffs take effect on Wednesday
According to the US executive order, the tariffs will take effect at 12.01 am Eastern Daylight Time, or around 9.30 am Indian Standard Time
 "Cargo rush as full US President Trump tariffs take effect on Wednesday")
Tariff-led global headwinds likely to dent govt revenues in FY26
Economists have projected the growth impact of slowdown in exports on India to be up to 50 basis points in FY26
 "Tariff-led global headwinds likely to dent govt revenues in FY26")
8th Pay Commission: State govts want parleys before final report
The Cabinet in January cleared a proposal to constitute the 8th Pay Commission
 "8th Pay Commission: State govts want parleys before final report")
Finance ministry to study EPFO, global models for UPS investment plan
The UPS was approved by the central government in August last year to provide a guaranteed pension to retirees with a minimum of 25 years of service
 "Finance ministry to study EPFO, global models for UPS investment plan")
US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%
"We still expect growth to be in the range of 6.3-6.8 per cent as projected earlier, though it may be closer to the lower end of the band," a government official said
 "US reciprocal tariffs: India's FY26 economic growth seen closer to 6.3%")
Mixed bag for India as US President Donald Trump unleashes tariff war
27% US levy on Indian goods threatens biggest export market; could dent domestic GDP growth by 30-50 basis points in FY26
 "Mixed bag for India as US President Donald Trump unleashes tariff war")
India's pharma industry gets relief from Trump's reciprocal tariff
US President says India imposes 52% tariff on American imports and engages in currency manipulation and non-tariff barriers
 "India's pharma industry gets relief from Trump's reciprocal tariff")
India's rising export dependence on US raises risk from Trump's tariffs
The US' share in India's merchandise exports has risen from 10.1 per cent in 2010-11 to 19.3 per cent during April-February FY25
 "India's rising export dependence on US raises risk from Trump's tariffs")
Donald Trump's tariff cut hopes from India too ambitious: Mark Linscott
No country's exporters favour new tariffs and there can be real impacts, especially for price-sensitive sectors that face plenty of competition in global markets, Linscott said
 "Donald Trump's tariff cut hopes from India too ambitious: Mark Linscott")
