 "Asit Ranjan Mishra")
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
Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework
A parliamentary panel has urged the government to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies, citing investor protection and risks from the current legal vacuum
 "Parl panel bats for cryptocurrency statutory and regulatory framework")
WTO says India must tackle structural gaps to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047
Trade policy review says India must lower trade costs, bridge infrastructure gaps and deepen global integration to sustain growth and achieve developed-country status by 2047
 "WTO says India must tackle structural gaps to realise Viksit Bharat by 2047")
Business Standard poll: Crude prices, exports improve CAD outlook
Economists have sharply lowered India's FY27 current account deficit forecast as softer crude oil prices, resilient exports and remittances improve the external outlook
 "Business Standard poll: Crude prices, exports improve CAD outlook")
India at risk of 100% US tariff for purchases of Russian crude oil
A revised bipartisan US Senate bill proposes a 100 per cent tariff on imports from the five largest buyers of Russian oil and gas, including India, while allowing presidential waivers
 "India at risk of 100% US tariff for purchases of Russian crude oil")
IMF trims India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4% from 6.5% in April
The IMF has cut India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4 per cent, saying higher energy prices outweigh resilient economic activity, while raising its FY28 projection
 "IMF trims India's FY27 growth forecast to 6.4% from 6.5% in April")
India's PCBA exports to China scripts a rare success story
Exports surge over 40-fold to $1.5 billion in FY26
 "India's PCBA exports to China scripts a rare success story")
Not having a policy is a policy: RBI to Parliamentary panel on crypto
RBI tells House panel it's not in favour of VDAs as currency
 "Not having a policy is a policy: RBI to Parliamentary panel on crypto")
Inflation may remain relatively contained in coming months: FinMin report
The report said the cessation of the conflict in West Asia had also brightened the growth outlook and reduced external deficit risks
 "Inflation may remain relatively contained in coming months: FinMin report")
India may seek sunset clause in US trade pact amid tariff concerns
India may seek an automatic review clause in its interim trade deal with the US, aiming to safeguard tariff concessions amid evolving American trade policies
 "India may seek sunset clause in US trade pact amid tariff concerns")
Centre raises export duty on diesel, ATF amid West Asia supply concerns
The government has increased export duties on diesel and aviation turbine fuel to discourage exports and ensure adequate domestic supplies amid the ongoing West Asia conflict
 "Centre raises export duty on diesel, ATF amid West Asia supply concerns")
US, Iran sign peace MoU to end 108-day war; Hormuz hopes set sail
Energy supplies via the Strait to resume slowly after formal deal on Friday
 "US, Iran sign peace MoU to end 108-day war; Hormuz hopes set sail")
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")