Asit Ranjan Mishra
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Asit Ranjan Mishra
Asit Ranjan Mishra is the Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, 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 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 Economic Affairs Editor at Business Standard, with 20 years of experience in digital and print media. Based in Delhi, 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 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
After robust H1, economists upgrade full-year FY26 growth forecast to 7.5%
Most economists have raised India's FY26 GDP growth forecast to around 7.5% after a strong first half, citing robust Q2 data, improving credit trends and potential support from a US trade deal
 "After robust H1, economists upgrade full-year FY26 growth forecast to 7.5%")
Bills to replace GST compensation cess may be tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday
Demerit goods to face a new levy to finance national security and public health
 "Bills to replace GST compensation cess may be tabled in Lok Sabha on Monday")
Manufacturing muscle lifts Q2 GDP growth to 6-quarter high of 8.2%
FY26 estimates to be revised upwards after faster-than-expected expansion
 "Manufacturing muscle lifts Q2 GDP growth to 6-quarter high of 8.2%")
Rules for four new Codes to be in place before April 1: Labour secy
Gurnani said that the labour ministry will republish the draft rules soon and give 45 days' time for public consultation
 "Rules for four new Codes to be in place before April 1: Labour secy")
Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary
Labour Secretary Vandana Gurnani talks about how the ministry plans to enforce worker protections without bureaucratic drags and how states are aligning their rules with the national framework
 "Want labour machinery to focus on defaulting firms: Labour Secretary")
Market regulator Sebi to boost cash shorts, untangle promoter tag
Regulator may blink on brokerage fee cap for MFs
 "Market regulator Sebi to boost cash shorts, untangle promoter tag")
Sebi board to take up conflict of interest panel report on December 17
Pandey says new disclosure rules for Sebi staff and board aim to boost trust
 "Sebi board to take up conflict of interest panel report on December 17")
Manmohan Singh was no free market ideologue: Montek Singh Ahluwalia
Manmohan Singh was not a free-market ideologue but a reformer guided by pragmatism, integrity, and faith in the state's developmental role, says Ahluwalia
 "Manmohan Singh was no free market ideologue: Montek Singh Ahluwalia")
Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh
Google's $15-billion AI hub in Vizag will anchor India's next big tech ecosystem as the state pivots from special status to investment-led growth, says Nara Lokesh
 "Google investment will put Vizag on global map, says Nara Lokesh")
India diversifies petroleum exports as traditional buyers cut sourcing
Move comes as traditional buyers of the country reduce imports
 "India diversifies petroleum exports as traditional buyers cut sourcing")
Privatising PSBs won't impede financial inclusion, says FM Sitharaman
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said India's next set of customs reforms is in progress after GST, adding that the country is on track to meet its fiscal goals and become a top-three economy soon
 "Privatising PSBs won't impede financial inclusion, says FM Sitharaman")
Tariff impact: Gems & jewellery shipments to US hardest hit in September
The US accounts for 37 per cent of India's total exports of precious stones and 28 per cent shipments of gold jewellery
 "Tariff impact: Gems & jewellery shipments to US hardest hit in September")
Centre's fiscal deficit in H1 stood at 36.5% of full-year target
In H1 of FY26, capex grew at a robust 40 per cent, exhausting more than half (51.8 per cent) of the Rs 11.2 trillion full year target against 37.3 per cent spending during the same period a year ago
 "Centre's fiscal deficit in H1 stood at 36.5% of full-year target")
EU team to visit India next week for 15th round talks on trade deal
Goyal expects both sides to make substantial progress towards closure by Dec
 "EU team to visit India next week for 15th round talks on trade deal")
Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission, names Justice Desai chairperson
The 8th Central Pay Commission will submit recommendations in 18 months, likely effective from January 2026, benefiting nearly 12 million employees and pensioners
 "Cabinet approves 8th Pay Commission, names Justice Desai chairperson")
US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal
India is aiming for a 15 per cent tariff under a trade deal with Washington that will make its labour intensive shipments to the US cheaper compared to its Asian peers
 "US reluctant to cut tariffs for India below Asian peers under trade deal")
Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August
India's exports to the US contribute 34 per cent of readymade garments shipments and 39 per cent of cotton fabrics shipments
 "Jewellery, garments, marine goods bore the brunt of US duties in August")
Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer
Zettlemeyer says India should embrace trade, private investment, and reforms for faster growth, while navigating US protectionism and climate finance challenges
 "Yr-end deadline for India-EU deal a 'little unwise': Bruegel's Zettlemeyer")
Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park
Albert Park tells that the 50 per cent US tariffs offer opportunities to India to diversify its export destinations
 "Closer India-China ties positive for both: ADB Chief Economist Albert Park")
India, US make 'progress' for joint trade-oil deal as talks move forward
Chief negotiator returns from New York after fresh parleys
 "India, US make 'progress' for joint trade-oil deal as talks move forward")
