1991 Economic Liberalisation

Unverified
Date July 24, 1991
Type National
Author anupjishnu
Location New Delhi, Delhi, India
Categories
Political & Governance Economic & Business

Event Details

On July 24, 1991, Finance Minister Manmohan Singh presented a landmark budget that initiated the economic liberalization of India.

Reforms: The policies ended the 'License Raj', reduced tariffs, and opened the Indian economy to foreign investment and trade.

Legacy: These reforms transformed India from a closed, slow-growing economy into one of the world's fastest-growing major economies.