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Asit Ranjan Mishra
Asit Ranjan Mishra
Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economics Affairs editor at Business Standard. With two decades of experience in digital and print media, 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, who is based in New Delhi, has 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 Economics Affairs editor at Business Standard. With two decades of experience in digital and print media, 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, who is based in New Delhi, has 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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Costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27: Fitch
Persistently high oil prices could push up retail inflation faster than expected and slow India's economic growth in the first half of FY27, Fitch Ratings said in its latest outlook
 "Costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27: Fitch")
ADB flags India's oil vulnerability amid rising West Asia tensions
ADB says India's crude oil reserves of about 100 million barrels-enough for 40-45 days-leave the country exposed to potential supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz
 "ADB flags India's oil vulnerability amid rising West Asia tensions")
India seeks to retain tariff edge over Asian peers in US trade deal
Goyal said India is closely watching the evolving situation following the US SC's verdict, and will continue to engage with Washington for best possible opportunities in the interim trade deal
 "India seeks to retain tariff edge over Asian peers in US trade deal")
India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset
Economy expands 7.8% in Q3; manufacturing shines bright
 "India's FY26 growth outlook raised to 7.6% after GDP series reset")
Howard Lutnick meets Piyush Goyal, holds 'highly productive' trade talks
Howard Lutnick held talks with Piyush Goyal in Delhi as tariff uncertainty persists following fresh US duties and renewed trade deal discussions
 "Howard Lutnick meets Piyush Goyal, holds 'highly productive' trade talks")
Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow
With the Supreme Court striking down Trump's use of IEEPA for tariffs, the president may rely on older trade statutes to revive tariff action. Each carries implications for India
 "Donald Trump may turn to old trade laws after Supreme Court tariff blow")
India, US postpone trade deal talks after Donald Trump tariff verdict
Move comes as Washington trying to figure out legalities
 "India, US postpone trade deal talks after Donald Trump tariff verdict")
FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26
India's customs duty forgone due to FTAs could cross ₹1 trillion in FY27, with Asean accounting for the largest share, Budget documents show
 "FTA tariff concessions could cost India Rs 1 trillion in FY26")
India creates 44 tariff lines in Budget 2026 to map US market access
The commerce department on Friday said the trade agreement reflects a calibrated and balanced approach that places farmers' interests at the forefront
 "India creates 44 tariff lines in Budget 2026 to map US market access")
New CPI series will have less instability structurally, says Pronab Sen
Former chief statistician says the revised cpi was overdue, supports excluding free pds items and sees little immediate impact on rbi policy decisions
 "New CPI series will have less instability structurally, says Pronab Sen")
Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM
Sitharaman said since the FY27 Budget was the first Budget in the second quarter of the 21st Century, there has been some investments which will have bearing on the long term
 "Capex outlay in Budget to be force multiplier for Viksit Bharat: FM")
We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM
The India-US trade deal, had it come a little earlier, would not have made the Union Budget any different, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said
 "We framed this Budget on a larger plank, not based on any one incident: FM")
Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman
FM Nirmala Sitharaman says another round of Customs clean-up soon
 "Headwinds may be turning into tailwinds for foreign inflows: FM Sitharaman")
Some overlapping period for new and old I-T rules will exist: CBDT chairman
Budget tax reforms aim to simplify compliance as 86% of individuals shift to the new tax regime ahead of the new Income Tax Act rollout, says Agrawal
 "Some overlapping period for new and old I-T rules will exist: CBDT chairman")
US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman
CBIC Chairman Vivek Chaturvedi explains the Budget's calibrated customs duty exemptions, SEZ flexibility and tariff reforms amid global trade headwinds
 "US tariffs not the only factor for Customs duty changes: CBIC chairman")
From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up
After months of tariff shocks, stalled talks and diplomatic sparring, India and the US finally stitched together a trade deal that reshaped bilateral ties
 "From the brink and back: How the India-US trade deal finally shaped up")
Balance sheets show good capex rise in some companies: DEA secretary
On the SME fund, DEA Secy Anuradha Thakur says the ₹500-crore allocation signals commitment to a separate fund, clearly targeting SMEs distinctly from MSMEs
 "Balance sheets show good capex rise in some companies: DEA secretary")
Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table: Expenditure secy
On Agri Stack, Expenditure Secy V Vualnam says it's progressing well; using IT, farmers will be able to choose exact fertiliser quantities needed, reducing crowding at fertiliser outlets
 "Direct fertiliser subsidy transfer very much on table: Expenditure secy")
Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27
Experts say announcements focus on sustenance of growth, resilience
 "Budget 2026: Debt-to-GDP ratio to ease by 50 bps to 55.6% in FY27")
Eco Survey maps swadeshi path to strategic resilience, indispensability
India, the Survey posited, has done well so far in an uncertain world due to its strong macroeconomic fundamentals, a calibrated fiscal strategy that prioritised capital expenditure
 "Eco Survey maps swadeshi path to strategic resilience, indispensability")