Asit Ranjan Mishra
 "Asit Ranjan Mishra")
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.
Page 15 - Asit Ranjan Mishra/undefined
Israel-Hamas war may impact future I2U2 project collaboration efforts
I2U2 was conceptualised during a meeting of the foreign ministers of the four countries in October 2021
 "Israel-Hamas war may impact future I2U2 project collaboration efforts")
Govt appoints Arvind Panagariya as chairman of 16th Finance Commission
D K Srivastava, a member of the 12th Finance Commission, said Panagariya is well suited for the job as he has a very good understanding of the Indian economy and looked after the Niti Aayog
 "Govt appoints Arvind Panagariya as chairman of 16th Finance Commission")
Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov
Madan Sabnavis, chief economist at Bank of Baroda, said core sector growth in November showed steady growth and the slight moderation had been due to base effects
 "Core sector output growth slowed to a six-month low of 7.8% in Nov")
FinMin sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges, asks Meity to block them
"They are operating illegally without complying with the PML Act provisions in India," the finance ministry stated
 "FinMin sends notices to offshore crypto exchanges, asks Meity to block them")
India, China follow contrasting external lending strategies: World Bank
Escalating debt vulnerabilities in many low or middle-income countries and overlapping crises are forcing an increasing number of countries to seek debt restructuring from external creditors
 "India, China follow contrasting external lending strategies: World Bank")
IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees
General govt debt may exceed 100% of GDP in medium term, warns Fund
 "IMF cautions India on govt debt vulnerabilities, Centre disagrees")
Crypto adoption high in India, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva
Says high adoption may undermine macro-financial stability
 "Crypto adoption high in India, says IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva")
'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit
Another senior negotiator revealed that the target of this crucial inclusion in the global stocktake text was not just the CBAM, but also the Inflation Reduction Act of the US
 "'Avoid unilateral barriers' call a win for India at COP28 climate summit")
Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president
Shah explains his key focus areas and views on the economy as well as the industry
 "Economics before politics good for the industry, says Ficci president")
India defends quality control orders imposed across various sectors at WTO
US, Canada, 17 other members raised 35 specific trade concerns
 "India defends quality control orders imposed across various sectors at WTO")
No 'spectacular announcements' in interim Budget, says FM Sitharaman
"Budget that will be announced will just be a vote on account because we will be in election mode, and elections will happen during the coming summer", the FM said
 "No 'spectacular announcements' in interim Budget, says FM Sitharaman")
Govt limits additional spending to Rs 58,378 crore, eyes fiscal prudence
The government has set a fiscal deficit target of 5.9 per cent of GDP for FY24
 "Govt limits additional spending to Rs 58,378 crore, eyes fiscal prudence")
Pvt investment to pick up from second half of FY24: CII President R Dinesh
'Headwinds are majorly all macro-economic and global issues. The larger challenge is the volatility'
 "Pvt investment to pick up from second half of FY24: CII President R Dinesh")
PSBs given Rs 15,000 crore on ED action, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Finance minister said that over last two financial years, the number of non-performing asset accounts in the commercial banks have declined from 2.19 cr to 2.06 cr, showing decrease of 6 per cent
 "PSBs given Rs 15,000 crore on ED action, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
India's GDP expands 7.6% in Q2; manufacturing, construction lead the charge
Beats RBI's estimate of 6.5%; well on track for 6.7% growth in FY24
 "India's GDP expands 7.6% in Q2; manufacturing, construction lead the charge")
Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission
Chairman, members to be appointed 'as soon as possible'; commission to submit report by Oct 31, 2025
 "Cabinet approves 'terms of reference' for 16th Finance Commission")
Opaque WTO dispute talks a concern for India, South Africa, and Egypt
The two tier dispute settlement system of WTO involving consultation and adjudication remains non-functional since December 2019
 "Opaque WTO dispute talks a concern for India, South Africa, and Egypt")
Rein in enthusiasm to lend: FM Sitharaman to NBFCs, small finance banks
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das on Wednesday said the central bank's tougher stance on unsecured loans is a "preemptive" move aimed at ensuring financial stability
 "Rein in enthusiasm to lend: FM Sitharaman to NBFCs, small finance banks")
Israel-Hamas war shouldn't turn into regional conflict: Modi to G20 leaders
Says we've to move forward in understanding the seriousness of deepfakes
 "Israel-Hamas war shouldn't turn into regional conflict: Modi to G20 leaders")
Govt aims to reduce short-term debt, increase external debt by FY25
However, the status paper maintained that the risk profile of India's government debt stands out as safe and prudent
 "Govt aims to reduce short-term debt, increase external debt by FY25")
