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 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")
US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR
Appeal to USTR before reciprocal tariffs kick in from April 2
 "US firms join Donald Trump's tariff salvo on India, appeal to USTR")
Govt assessing gains, challenges from US tariffs: Commerce secy Barthwal
Barthwal said govt is carrying out stakeholder consultations and assessing challenges, opportunities, and the broader impact of the additional tariffs imposed by the US on Indian exports
 "Govt assessing gains, challenges from US tariffs: Commerce secy Barthwal")
Can GST rate rationalisation make India's tax system truly simple?
The Union government plans to propose GST rate and slab cuts to the GST Council. Can this reform make India's indirect tax system truly simple?
 "Can GST rate rationalisation make India's tax system truly simple?")
E-way bill generation slowed to 14.7% in February, shows GSTN data
Sequentially, the number of e-way bills dipped in February to 111.6 million, after rising for three consecutive months to touch a record 118.1 million in January
 "E-way bill generation slowed to 14.7% in February, shows GSTN data")
EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India
The Survey provides an outlook and overview of evolving EU-India bilateral trade and investment ties as well as offers an insight into the opportunities and challenges faced by European businesses
 "EU firms want removal of non-tariff barriers as part of FTA deal with India")
Free trade agreement tariff concessions cost India Rs 94,172 crore in FY25
Customs revenue set to face greater strain as country pursues more trade pacts
 "Free trade agreement tariff concessions cost India Rs 94,172 crore in FY25")
NITI Aayog plans policy for medium-size firms to aid their growth
Nageswaran said MSMEs should shed their fear of growth and transform across scales - from micro to small, from small to medium, and from medium to large enterprises
 "NITI Aayog plans policy for medium-size firms to aid their growth")
India's GDP growth picks up to 6.2% in Q3; FY25 projection now 6.5%
Data released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (Mospi) on Friday showed the economy is expected to grow at 6.5 per cent in FY25, marginally higher than the 6.4 per cent proje
 "India's GDP growth picks up to 6.2% in Q3; FY25 projection now 6.5%")