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 softens stance to hammer out a "no harm" trade deal at WTO meet
Piyush Goyal said perhaps this was the first ministerial where India set the agenda. "We were on the front foot. We were telling other countries what needs to be done"
 "India softens stance to hammer out a \"no harm\" trade deal at WTO meet")
For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva
The four-day meeting was extended by a day
 "For the first time in a decade, WTO members reach historic deal at Geneva")
WTO members could finalise a trade deal in 'next couple of hours'
Negotiations on fisheries are going on and members are quite close to a deal with carve-outs for India and other developing countries, said an Indian trade negotiator on condition of anonymity
Covid may have forced return of 51.6% urban men to villages: PLF survey
The Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) conducted during July 2020-June 2021 collected information on migration and temporary visitors to households
 "Covid may have forced return of 51.6% urban men to villages: PLF survey")
Fitch sees another 100 bps policy rate hike by Dec, cites rising inflation
Growth will improve in June quarter as consumption revives and Covid-19 cases continue falling, it says
 "Fitch sees another 100 bps policy rate hike by Dec, cites rising inflation")
WPI inflation in May accelerates to 15.88% on higher food prices
The latest figure also makes it historically the highest in 31 years since September 1991 (16.31 per cent)
 "WPI inflation in May accelerates to 15.88% on higher food prices")
G-33 differs from India's stance on export restrictions on food items
The grouping met on the sidelines of the 12th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Sunday.
 "G-33 differs from India's stance on export restrictions on food items")
US hopes to start trade talks under IPEF to fuel economic activity
Last month, India joined 13 other countries to establish the IPEF, led by the US to counter China's growing clout in the Indo-Pacific region
 "US hopes to start trade talks under IPEF to fuel economic activity")
At 7.1%, India's factory output jumps to eight-month high in April
Electricity output rose to double digits in April
 "At 7.1%, India's factory output jumps to eight-month high in April")
India's FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows: UNCTAD
Upmove despite investments falling to $45 bn in '21 from $64 bn a year earlier: UN
 "India's FDI rank rises to 7th position despite falling inflows: UNCTAD")
WTO June meet: India not likely to create a hurdle on e-com moratorium
Developing countries, including India, have been battling for policy space to impose Customs duties on electronic transmissions
 "WTO June meet: India not likely to create a hurdle on e-com moratorium")
Indian wheat must not be re-exported to 3rd country, says Piyush Goyal
'We want to support less developed, friendly and neighbouring countries to the extent we can'
 "Indian wheat must not be re-exported to 3rd country, says Piyush Goyal")
Centre chose expenditure switch to contain widening fiscal deficit
Robust revenue collection and higher nominal GDP, however, led to an improved fiscal deficit at 6.7 per cent in FY22 against the 6.9 per cent estimated
 "Centre chose expenditure switch to contain widening fiscal deficit")
After 13-quarter high in Q3, current account deficit may have eased in Q4
Net exports, which are considered a proxy for current account deficit, declined 2.9% of the GDP in the March quarter
 "After 13-quarter high in Q3, current account deficit may have eased in Q4")
India's GDP grows 4.1% in Q4; expands 8.7% in FY22: Govt data
Manufacturing sector contracts in March quarter due to supply disruptions
 "India's GDP grows 4.1% in Q4; expands 8.7% in FY22: Govt data")
As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts
Set to sign long-term contracts with Morocco and Latin American countries to ensure steady flow
 "As kharif season sets in, India eyes long-term fertiliser contracts")
Moody's cuts CY22 India GDP growth forecast to 8.8% amid rising inflation
Says rise in crude, food, and fertiliser prices will weigh on household spending
 "Moody's cuts CY22 India GDP growth forecast to 8.8% amid rising inflation")
Nations send in requests to India seeking supplies after wheat export ban
Export demand from India has seen a surge this year due to the shortage of wheat in the world markets because of the Russia-Ukraine war
 "Nations send in requests to India seeking supplies after wheat export ban")
Quad countries make $50-bn infra push for Indo-Pacific to counter China
Without naming Sri Lanka, the Quad leaders also resolved to address debt issues of countries in the region
 "Quad countries make $50-bn infra push for Indo-Pacific to counter China")
Proposed Indo-Pacific trade bloc: Here's a look at what is in it for India
Apart from the four Quad members, IPEF includes Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam
 "Proposed Indo-Pacific trade bloc: Here's a look at what is in it for India")
