 "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
Fiscal stress a reality, committed to capex target: Expenditure secy
DFS secretary says high-level banking panel to oversee balance sheet constraints
 "Fiscal stress a reality, committed to capex target: Expenditure secy")
Further oil spike likely to put the growth-inflation balance at risk
A fresh surge in crude oil prices amid West Asia tensions threatens to weaken India's growth outlook while pushing inflation higher in FY27
 "Further oil spike likely to put the growth-inflation balance at risk")
The return of Section 301: How Washington's next trade lever may test India
The US government has revived Section 301 investigations into India over excess capacity and forced labour concerns, raising risks of tariffs and tighter compliance for key export sectors
 "The return of Section 301: How Washington's next trade lever may test India")
Expedite reforms instead of salvaging near-term growth: Finance ministry
Finance ministry's Monthly Economic Review urges India to prioritise fiscal stability and reforms over short-term growth amid risks from the West Asia crisis
 "Expedite reforms instead of salvaging near-term growth: Finance ministry")
India-New Zealand free-trade agreement sealed, to kick in by December
India gains 100% duty-free mkt access, $20 bn FDI commitments in 15 years
 "India-New Zealand free-trade agreement sealed, to kick in by December")
FM Sitharaman hints at Covid-like fertiliser subsidy for farmers
Finance Minister signals fertiliser prices may not be passed on to farmers despite rising global costs, as subsidy burden mounts amid West Asia tensions
 "FM Sitharaman hints at Covid-like fertiliser subsidy for farmers")
Ashok Lahiri: Technocrat turned politician who will spearhead NITI Aayog
Veteran economist Ashok Lahiri, with experience across IMF, finance ministry and electoral politics, will take over as vice chairman of NITI Aayog as Suman Bery retires later this month
 "Ashok Lahiri: Technocrat turned politician who will spearhead NITI Aayog")
India, US make 'progress' on interim trade deal, BTA negotiations
India and the US are engaged in discussions aimed at reaching a balanced and mutually beneficial trade agreement, said a spokesperson for the ministry of external affairs on Thursday
 "India, US make 'progress' on interim trade deal, BTA negotiations")
India, South Korea to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027: Goyal
India and South Korea aim to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027, focusing on fair trade, localisation, and reducing barriers amid concerns over trade imbalance
 "India, South Korea to conclude FTA renegotiation by mid-2027: Goyal")
Indian exporters may not get US tariff refunds, but pricing power improves
Indian exporters are linked to about $12 billion of the total refunds. Textiles and apparel account for roughly $4 billion of that amount
 "Indian exporters may not get US tariff refunds, but pricing power improves")
US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise
In submissions to USTR, industry bodies flag risks to supply chain ties
 "US Section 301 investigation: India Inc rejects excess capacity premise")
Finance Commission nudges CAG to override states on subsidy classification
The issue has drawn significant attention and public debate in recent times as states often announce a spate of freebies, particularly before Assembly elections
 "Finance Commission nudges CAG to override states on subsidy classification")
Parl panel seeks 'golden share' safeguard for PSU stake dilution below 51%
Finance panel asks Centre to outline legal safeguards, including golden share, to retain strategic control in PSUs if government stake falls below 51 per cent
 "Parl panel seeks 'golden share' safeguard for PSU stake dilution below 51%")
India, US set to clash on WTO reforms ahead of 14th ministerial meeting
India and the US are set to clash over WTO reforms ahead of the MC14 meeting, with New Delhi defending core principles like consensus decision-making and the MFN rule
 "India, US set to clash on WTO reforms ahead of 14th ministerial meeting")
West Asia war cloud over India's economic 'sweet spot' as oil prices rise
Rising crude prices and trade disruptions from the West Asia war are prompting economists to trim India's growth forecasts, threatening the economy's recent "sweet spot"
 "West Asia war cloud over India's economic 'sweet spot' as oil prices rise")
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'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")