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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Centre's fiscal deficit in H1 stood at 36.5% of full-year target
In H1 of FY26, capex grew at a robust 40 per cent, exhausting more than half (51.8 per cent) of the Rs 11.2 trillion full year target against 37.3 per cent spending during the same period a year ago
 "Centre's fiscal deficit in H1 stood at 36.5% of full-year target")
EU team to visit India next week for 15th round talks on trade deal
Goyal expects both sides to make substantial progress towards closure by Dec
 "EU team to visit India next week for 15th round talks on trade deal")
Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission, names Justice Desai chairperson
The 8th Central Pay Commission will submit recommendations in 18 months, likely effective from January 2026, benefiting nearly 12 million employees and pensioners
 "Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission, names Justice Desai chairperson")
US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal
India is aiming for a 15 per cent tariff under a trade deal with Washington that will make its labour intensive shipments to the US cheaper compared to its Asian peers
 "US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal")
Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August
India's exports to the US contribute 34 per cent of readymade garments shipments and 39 per cent of cotton fabrics shipments
 "Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August")
Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer
Zettlemeyer says India should embrace trade, private investment, and reforms for faster growth, while navigating US protectionism and climate finance challenges
 "Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer")
Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park
Albert Park tells that the 50 per cent US tariffs offer opportunities to India to diversify its export destinations
 "Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park")
India, US make 'progress' for joint trade-oil deal as talks move forward
Chief negotiator returns from New York after fresh parleys
 "India, US make 'progress' for joint trade-oil deal as talks move forward")
US signals softer stand in BTA: Access to high-end cheese, not milk market
US signals softer dairy stance, eyeing premium cheese exports to India as trade talks restart; India wary of opening sensitive farm sector
 "US signals softer stand in BTA: Access to high-end cheese, not milk market")
GST revamp to set off demand, investment, job cycle: FM Nirmala Sitharaman
Sitharaman says the govt will shift focus to speed up disinvestment
 "GST revamp to set off demand, investment, job cycle: FM Nirmala Sitharaman")
GST reforms: Taxation can't be an emotional decision, says FM Sitharaman
Days after the big-bang GST reform announcement, FM Nirmala Sitharaman, at her North Block office on Saturday, spoke at length on a range of issues in an hourlong interaction with Business Standard
 "GST reforms: Taxation can't be an emotional decision, says FM Sitharaman")
Sin goods to face extra levy over 40% GST: CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal
CBIC chief says repayment of compensation cess loan likely to be completed by Dec-end
 "Sin goods to face extra levy over 40% GST: CBIC chief Sanjay Kumar Agarwal")
Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman
Sanjay Agarwal says CBIC will flag cases with industry bodies if firms fail to pass on GST relief
 "Will talk to industry bodies if lower rates not passed on: CBIC Chairman")
Festival cheer: Two-rate GST structure approved; new rates from Sep 22
New tax slabs of 5% & 18%; 40% levy on sin & super luxury goods; Personal health, life insurance policies exempted
 "Festival cheer: Two-rate GST structure approved; new rates from Sep 22")
Govt may line up four schemes to soften Donald Trump's tariff blow
Cabinet likely to take up proposal on Wednesday
 "Govt may line up four schemes to soften Donald Trump's tariff blow")
Economy spurts 7.8% in Q1 FY26 as manufacturing, agri, services shine
India's GDP grew 7.8% in Q1 FY26, a five-quarter high led by manufacturing and services, though US tariffs pose risks to sustaining growth momentum
 "Economy spurts 7.8% in Q1 FY26 as manufacturing, agri, services shine")
Govt seeks to revamp entire tax system with GST reform, Income-Tax Bill
The Centre has proposed a two-tier GST with 5 per cent and 18 per cent slabs, along with a 40 per cent slab for a few items in the sin goods category
 "Govt seeks to revamp entire tax system with GST reform, Income-Tax Bill")
'Double Diwali': Rejigged rates, red tape cuts to define GST 2.0
The proposal was announced by the prime minister Narendra Modi from the ramparts of the Red Fort in his independence day speech as a Diwali gift
 "'Double Diwali': Rejigged rates, red tape cuts to define GST 2.0")
Rating upgrade shows reforms paying off, says S&P's Yee Farn Phua
S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating citing strong growth, fiscal discipline, and infrastructure push, while warning against policy reversals and subsidy-heavy spending
 "Rating upgrade shows reforms paying off, says S&P's Yee Farn Phua")
Bessent warns of higher secondary tariff on India, asks EU to join hands
Earlier in an interview with Fox Business, Bessent said India has been a "bit recalcitrant" on trade negotiations with the US
 "Bessent warns of higher secondary tariff on India, asks EU to join hands")
