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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.
Asit Ranjan Mishra
PM Modi seeks time-bound goals for Viksit Bharat as global risks rise
PM Modi urged states to set 100-day and long-term targets for Viksit Bharat 2047, stressing energy self-reliance, skilling, AI readiness and better governance
 "PM Modi seeks time-bound goals for Viksit Bharat as global risks rise")
Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to double to ₹3.4 trillion in FY27
Rising global fertiliser prices and support extended to oil retailers are squeezing fiscal space, though the government says its capital expenditure plans remain unchanged
 "Fertiliser subsidy bill likely to double to ₹3.4 trillion in FY27")
GDP estimate discrepancies will disappear after revisions: Mospi secy
Mospi is overhauling India's statistical system with new indices, AI integration and sharper data tools, aiming for higher accuracy, speed and granularity in economic data
 "GDP estimate discrepancies will disappear after revisions: Mospi secy")
India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis
Full-year GDP growth pegged at 7.7%
 "India's GDP grows 7.8% in Q4 FY26 despite ongoing West Asia crisis")
India can attain high prosperity: French economist Thomas Piketty
Thomas Piketty and Anmol Somanchi explain how India can achieve rich-country living standards by 2100 while staying within climate limits and reducing inequality
 "India can attain high prosperity: French economist Thomas Piketty")
Global North must stop growing for India to catch up in prosperity: Piketty
Thomas Piketty says rich nations must curb growth and cut fossil-fuel use if countries like India are to achieve developed-world living standards by 2100
 "Global North must stop growing for India to catch up in prosperity: Piketty")
Govt slashes expenditure by ₹60K cr to meet fiscal deficit target in FY26
In FY26, while revenue expenditure was cut by Rs 26,636 crore, capital expenditure was reduced by Rs 33,055 crore, leading to a dip in total expenditure by Rs 59,691 crore to Rs 49 trillion
 "Govt slashes expenditure by ₹60K cr to meet fiscal deficit target in FY26")
US may spare India from Sec 301 tariffs if deal is concluded by July 24
An official said the two countries are close to finding a solution for several non-tariff barriers
 "US may spare India from Sec 301 tariffs if deal is concluded by July 24")
Need uniform policy for below-the-ground sector: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal
Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal says the group's demerger will unlock massive growth, while urging India to liberalise mining and energy policies to boost domestic production
 "Need uniform policy for below-the-ground sector: Vedanta's Anil Agarwal")
India, US industry clash at USTR hearings over subsidies and overcapacity
American industry groups sought punitive tariffs on Indian goods at USTR hearings, while Indian officials defended the country's manufacturing growth as demand-led and WTO-compliant
Inflation prints: Wholesale, retail paths diverge amid West Asia turmoil
Over financial years 2017-2026, the volatility of WPI, measured by standard deviation, was almost three times higher than that of CPI, according to the rating agency
 "Inflation prints: Wholesale, retail paths diverge amid West Asia turmoil")
Customs duty hike may divert gold, silver imports to UAE FTA route
Widening tariff gap under India-UAE CEPA could encourage higher bullion imports through Dubai amid concerns over arbitrage opportunities
 "Customs duty hike may divert gold, silver imports to UAE FTA route")
West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran
OMCs losing ₹1K cr a day, says Puri; doesn't rule out fuel price hike
 "West Asia crisis a 'live balance of payments stress test': CEA Nageswaran")
Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary
DPIIT Secretary Amardeep Singh Bhatia said the government is ready to roll out a broader "Made in India" branding framework after a successful pilot in steel
 "Govt to launch 'Made In India' branding scheme soon, says DPIIT secretary")
New Labour Rules may pave way for four-day workweek in select sectors
The Centre's final rules under the four Labour Codes allow flexible distribution of 48 weekly work hours, opening scope for four-day workweeks in some industries
 "New Labour Rules may pave way for four-day workweek in select sectors")
US court ruling on Trump tariffs adds uncertainty to India-US trade talks
A US trade court struck down Donald Trump's 10 per cent global tariffs, adding fresh uncertainty to India-US trade negotiations and tariff policy
 "US court ruling on Trump tariffs adds uncertainty to India-US trade talks")
India-EU FTA likely to come into force in 2027, says EU ambassador
India-EU FTA may take effect in 2027 as both sides complete legal scrutiny, with focus shifting to implementation, trade barriers and investment rules
 "India-EU FTA likely to come into force in 2027, says EU ambassador")
Credit growth in FY27 could touch 14% despite West Asia crisis: PNB MD
PNB sees credit growth touching 14% in FY27 despite West Asia risks, with ECLGS 5.0 expected to support MSMEs and sustain lending momentum
 "Credit growth in FY27 could touch 14% despite West Asia crisis: PNB MD")
MSMEs, airlines get ₹2.55 trillion credit lifeline amid West Asia crisis
Cabinet approves ECLGS 5.0 with an outlay of ₹18,000 crore
 "MSMEs, airlines get ₹2.55 trillion credit lifeline amid West Asia crisis")
CII President Rajiv Memani flags need for govt support in critical sectors
Rajiv Memani, president of the Confederation of Indian Industry and regional managing partner of EY Africa India region speaks on the challenges and opportunities facing India Inc
 "CII President Rajiv Memani flags need for govt support in critical sectors")