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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PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat
The meeting was chaired by the Prime Minister and attended by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran, and NITI Aayog officials
 "PM Modi stresses fundamental change in the mindset for Viksit Bharat")
Mid-Year Review: Govt sets focus on public spending, social security net
Targets fiscal deficit 'lower than 4.5% of GDP'
 "Mid-Year Review: Govt sets focus on public spending, social security net")
Separate rate for caramelised popcorn draws criticism from economists
"This is a national tragedy, violating the spirit of the Good & Simple Tax the GST was meant to be," says former chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian
 "Separate rate for caramelised popcorn draws criticism from economists")
How policymakers are split over attracting Chinese investment into India
The latest Economic Survey said, India has to find the right balance between importing goods from China and importing capital (FDI) from China
 "How policymakers are split over attracting Chinese investment into India")
Govt likely to target FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP to support growth
Looks to ensure enough financial headroom amid global headwinds
 "Govt likely to target FY26 fiscal deficit at 4.4% of GDP to support growth")
Imports from UAE, S Africa, Switzerland grew in triple digits in Nov
Contraction in merchandise exports in November was led by dip in shipments to the US, the Netherlands, China, and Bangladesh
 "Imports from UAE, S Africa, Switzerland grew in triple digits in Nov")
In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI
Following the Galwan clash between the two countries' forces in 2020, India imposed restrictions on investments from countries it shares a land border with to curb opportunistic takeovers
 "In two minds on China: Policymakers split over attracting Chinese FDI")
French economist Thomas Piketty for emulation of 20th-century wealth tax
India abolished wealth tax in 2015, holding that it had become burdensome to the administration without substantial collections
 "French economist Thomas Piketty for emulation of 20th-century wealth tax")
Less inequality can push growth, poverty alleviation in India: Piketty
Piketty advocated a wealth tax on Indian billionaires to finance social infrastructure
RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal
Agarwal expresses confidence of pick up in private capex and opportunities arising out of US president-elect Donald Trump's tariff war
 "RBI has a tough balancing act to do: Ficci's Harsha Vardhan Agarwal")
Change of guard: Who is Sanjay Malhotra, Centre's pick as new RBI governor?
As revenue secretary, Malhotra took key decisions, including rationalisation of capital gains tax
 "Change of guard: Who is Sanjay Malhotra, Centre's pick as new RBI governor?")
Centre may halt Sovereign Gold Bonds issuance from FY26 to reduce govt debt
Scheme said to have outlived its purpose of reducing physical gold imports
 "Centre may halt Sovereign Gold Bonds issuance from FY26 to reduce govt debt")
Low salaries can be self-destructive for India Inc, says CEA Nageswaran
Deregulation to be big theme of Eco Survey
 "Low salaries can be self-destructive for India Inc, says CEA Nageswaran")
Bill to push banking reforms, strengthen governance gets Lok Sabha nod
Proposes up to 4 successive nominations by bank a/c holders
 "Bill to push banking reforms, strengthen governance gets Lok Sabha nod")
After Q2 GDP surprise, agencies downgrade India's FY25 growth forecast
Key metrics, such as goods and services tax (GST) collection, e-way bills, and toll revenues, increased in October
 "After Q2 GDP surprise, agencies downgrade India's FY25 growth forecast")
GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 as manufacturing slows
Slowdown prompts calls for policy rate cuts in February
 "GDP growth hits 7-quarter low of 5.4% in Q2 as manufacturing slows")
US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India
He pledges higher levy on goods from Canada, Mexico, China
 "US president-elect Trump's initial volley of tariffs may fly by India")
How govt navigates headwinds, challenges will shape the FY26 Budget
It will be the second Budget of the Modi 3.0 government and eighth straight Budget for Sitharaman, rare in Indian polity
 "How govt navigates headwinds, challenges will shape the FY26 Budget")
Adani group row may test resilience of project exports from India
The government has been pushing to promote project exports and sees it as a next big opportunity
 "Adani group row may test resilience of project exports from India")
Draft guidelines to upgrade 1,000 ITIs in the works; talks concluded
Talks with stakeholders for proposed scheme completed
 "Draft guidelines to upgrade 1,000 ITIs in the works; talks concluded")
