Asit Ranjan Mishra
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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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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")
India allows European Union banks to open 15 branches in four years
India will allow EU banks to open up to 15 branches over four years under the trade pact, while Indian banks will face no such cap in the EU
 "India allows European Union banks to open 15 branches in four years")
India hopes to conclude social security pacts with all EU members in 5 yrs
Social Security Agreement ensures continuity of social security benefits on a reciprocal basis and thus avoids potential dual contributions for Indian workers and employers in the future
 "India hopes to conclude social security pacts with all EU members in 5 yrs")
Budget 2026 Outlook: Will India's debt-anchored fiscal reset make a mark?
The FY27 Union Budget will test India's shift to a debt-based fiscal framework as tax risks, Finance Commission changes, capex priorities and election pressures shape policy choices
 "Budget 2026 Outlook: Will India's debt-anchored fiscal reset make a mark?")
India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as major concern
Japan's 40-year bond yield rocketed past 4 per cent to a fresh high since its debut in 2007 and a first for any maturity of the nation's sovereign debt in more than three decades
 "India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as major concern")
India and EU will have the 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal
Goyal said there would be no compromise on the country's interests and that all sensitive issues, such as the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism and dairy, would be addressed to India's satisfaction
 "India and EU will have the 'mother of all deals', says Piyush Goyal")
Fiscal prudence restoring room for counter-cyclical policy: Shaktikanta Das
India's fiscal discipline and multiple structural strengths are creating a powerful growth multiplier, restoring policy headroom and boosting global confidence, says Shaktikanta Das
 "Fiscal prudence restoring room for counter-cyclical policy: Shaktikanta Das")
NSO releases first advance estimates: GDP may expand 7.4% in FY26
Nominal growth expected at 8%, slowest since FY21; fiscal deficit target likely to be met
 "NSO releases first advance estimates: GDP may expand 7.4% in FY26")
Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget
While future Budgets will continue to specify annual fiscal deficit numbers, these will now be derived from the debt target rather than serving as the primary target
 "Centre may set 54.5-55% debt-to-GDP goal for FY27 in Union Budget")
The great trade balancing act: India weathers US tariffs, diversifies trade
One lesson India learnt the hard way in 2025 was the danger of excessive dependence on the US market
 "The great trade balancing act: India weathers US tariffs, diversifies trade")
Corporate India flags concerns over high employee costs under Labour Codes
Under the Code on Wages, fixed term employees are now eligible for payment of gratuity if they serve for a minimum period of one year
 "Corporate India flags concerns over high employee costs under Labour Codes")
'Shriram Finance's lending rate may reduce by up to 100 bps in 18 months'
Shriram Finance Vice-Chairman Umesh Revankar said regulatory approvals are expected by the end of the current financial year
 "'Shriram Finance's lending rate may reduce by up to 100 bps in 18 months'")