Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power
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Manmohan Singh: Doctor who turned sick India into a global power

Deccan Chronicle  

Decades back, Dr Manmohan Singh had said, “Never let a crisis go waste.” He was presented with a similar opportunity, when he was picked by then Prime Minister P.V. The room for maneuver, to live on borrowed money or time, does not exist any more,” Dr Manmohan Singh declared in his first Budget on July 24, 1991.Drawing attention of Parliament to the fact that inflation hurts everybody, but it hurts the poorest the most, Dr Singh made it clear that any further postponement of macroeconomic adjustment would make inflation, already high, intolerable.However, Dr Singh was quite forthright with his assessment and prescription to cure malaise affecting the Indian economy — a bitter pill. Direct foreign investment would provide access to capital, technology and markets.”In spite of the economic crisis, many Indians, including those in the Congress, were not ready to take Dr Singh’s prescription. As he bid adieu to this world, Dr Singh must be truly satisfied to see India emerge as the fifth largest economy in the world in nominal terms and third largest economy in the purchase power parity terms.

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Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary
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Manmohan Singh's bold economic reforms transformed India: UK Foreign Secretary

India Today  

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy on Friday said that India's former Prime Minister was pivotal in laying the foundations of the "thriving" India-UK relationship, lauding his "bold economic reforms" that transformed India's economy post 1991 and calling him a "visionary leader." Highlighting the former Prime Minister's role in bolstering India's ties with UK, Lammy, taking to social media platform X, …

Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says
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Manmohan Singh was a visionary, always listened, never interfered, Raghuram Rajan says

Hindustan Times  

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh was a brilliant economist with a visionary outlook on India's potential, along with with a fine sense of political feasibility, former Reserve Bank of India Governor Raghuram Rajan said on Friday, according to news agency PTI. In this Aug. 17, 2013 file photo, then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh with economist Raghuram Rajan, in New Delhi. …

Manmohan Singh: Optimistic about India’s economy with a word of caution
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Manmohan Singh: Optimistic about India’s economy with a word of caution

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Just as in his first 1991 Budget, former prime minister Manmohan Singh was confident and optimistic about India's future. Speaking about challenges ahead for India, Dr Singh said, "On the whole, I am more optimistic about India’s future than worried. “As we pursue the path of inclusive economic growth, we should not permit only a select few among India’s …

'FM be like Manmohan Singh': Why PM Rao's pick thrilled Montek Ahluwalia
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'FM be like Manmohan Singh': Why PM Rao's pick thrilled Montek Ahluwalia

India Today  

June 21, 1991 was going to be a hectic day. Others called for the meeting by prime minister Rao included Montek Singh Ahluwalia, secretary at the ministry of finance; cabinet secretary Naresh Chandra; finance secretary S.P Shukla and chief economic advisor Deepak Nayyar. He had joined the Union government as an economic advisor in the commerce ministry in 1971, was …

From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance
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From Gah to global glory: How Manmohan Singh scripted India's economic renaissance

India Today  

Manmohan Singh, a towering economist and the architect of India’s economic liberalisation, passed away on December 26 at the age of 92. Revered for his quiet demeanour, Singh’s legacy is etched in India’s transformation from a struggling post-colonial economy to an emerging global powerhouse. By opening up the economy to foreign direct investment and streamlining industrial policies, Singh laid the …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
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Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

DC Edit | Dr Singh’s growth prescription
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DC Edit | Dr Singh’s growth prescription

Deccan Chronicle  

If one sits down to pen India’s economic history after Independence, it could be broadly classified into two eras — Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s socialist era from 1950 to 1991 and Dr Manmohan Singh’s liberal economic regime from 1991 onwards. The economic policies before 1991 were largely influenced by India’s suspicion of foreign traders, in view of its experience with the …

DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM
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DC Edit | Singh’s success as economist outweighed failures as PM

Deccan Chronicle  

In a remarkable journey from an economist to central banker to a transformational finance minister and then an accidental Prime Minister, his integrity, humility, knowledge and calm and gentle way were Dr Manmohan Singh’s constant companions. His greatest contribution to India will remain his leading the country out of the darkness of a closed economy based on protectionism with a …

Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader
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Manmohan Singh: Congress Leaders Pay Tribute to a Visionary Leader

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi:Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's final journey will commence from the 24 Akbar Road All India Congress Committee headquarters to the Nigam Bodh Ghat at 9.30 am on Saturday. "We in the Congress party and the people of India will forever be proud and grateful that we had a leader like Manmohan Singh, whose contributions to India's progress and …

An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh
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An Indian visionary committed to regional peace: South Asian leaders remember Manmohan Singh

The Hindu  

“Take steady steps and take your time” was the advice then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh gave Hamid Karzai, who became President of Afghanistan at the age of 45, when he first met him in 2004. Speaking to The Hindu on Friday, Mr. Karzai said India and Afghanistan had the “best relations” during Dr. Singh’s tenure, as India became Afghanistan’s first …

India Inc. mourns death of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh
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India Inc. mourns death of former PM Dr Manmohan Singh

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: India Inc on Friday mourned the demise of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, describing him as the architect of India's economic liberalisation who ushered in path-breaking reforms across all areas of the economy. A rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides through his actions, Dr Singh's life remains a masterclass in leadership, humility and service to …

Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power
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Dr Manmohan Singh's reforms redefined India's trajectory as a rising global power

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who breathed his last on Thursday night, had a legacy of economic reforms in India. REACTIONS: Recalling Dr Singh's contributions as the architect of India's economic reforms, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said on Friday that India’s economic reforms have left an indelible mark. Former RBI governor Urjit Patel also said Dr Singh …

Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference
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Dr Manmohan Singh: Leader With a Difference

The Quint  

Dr. Manmohan Singh was the first specialist to be sworn in India’s Prime Minister. After all, his DPhil was from Oxford University on Indian Export Trends and Prospects, and he put it to good use when he bailed out the country from a grave economic crisis as Finance Minister in the cabinet of Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao. Euphemistically …

Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists
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Manmohan Singh's reforms transformed India, unshackled economy: Economists

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians, first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund Gita Gopinath said on Friday. "Dr Manmohan Singh's 1991 budget unshackled India's economy, significantly enhancing the economic prospects for hundreds of millions of Indians. Former RBI Governor Raghuram …

Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92
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Tributes pour as former PM Manmohan Singh passes away at 92

Deccan Chronicle  

Vijayawada: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Thursday described former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as an intellectual statesman who embodied humility, wisdom, and integrity. Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan posted on X that Bharat mourns the demise of a great statesman, a visionary economist, a man of humility, and intellect, and a former Prime Minister, Padma Vibhushan …

What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews
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What Manmohan Singh said about Indian economy in one of his last interviews

Hindustan Times  

Hailed as the architect of India's economic reforms, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, in one his last interviews, had said in 2019 that the country's economy was "over-regulated", the government exerted control and interferences were aplenty with even regulators having "morphed into controllers". Manmohan Singh with Hillary Clinton and Joe Biden at a toast for 'Indo-American' friendship at a luncheon …

Manmohan Singh (1932-2024): The maker of modern Indian economy, is no more
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Manmohan Singh (1932-2024): The maker of modern Indian economy, is no more

The Hindu  

Published : Dec 27, 2024 08:58 IST - 6 MINS READ Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, the architect of India’s economic reforms in the 90s, passed away at 92 on Thursday. That is why he lasted for ten years.”Neerja Chowdhury Journalist-author In an obvious reference to Singh’s prophetic words, Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said on Thursday, “Undoubtedly, history shall judge …

When Manmohan Singh thought announcement of him becoming Cabinet minister in Rao government was a joke
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When Manmohan Singh thought announcement of him becoming Cabinet minister in Rao government was a joke

India TV News  

Manmohan SIngh passes away: Manmohan Singh, the architect of India's economic reforms, died on Thursday at the age of 92 at AIIMs, Delhi. While Singh will be remembered for his historic 1991 reforms, which rescued India from near bankruptcy, he will also be known for redefining India's trajectory as a rising global power. UPDATES However, not many know that the …

What's Manmohanomics? Understanding Manmohan Singh's policies through his quotes
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What's Manmohanomics? Understanding Manmohan Singh's policies through his quotes

India Today  

"No power on earth can stop an idea whose time has come," is how Manmohan Singh, then Finance Minister of India, concluded his landmark 1991 Budget speech. Manmohan Singh's many tenures, spanning roles as Economic Advisor in the Commerce Ministry, Chief Economic Advisor, Governor of the Reserve Bank of India, Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, Finance Minister, and eventually …

How Manmohan Singh revitalised India's economy and global standing
5 days, 10 hours ago

How Manmohan Singh revitalised India's economy and global standing

India Today  

India has bid farewell to one of its most influential economic visionaries, former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday. Renowned for his calm demeanour and insightful leadership, Singh was instrumental in shaping India’s economic trajectory and contributing to global economic reforms. At this critical juncture, Manmohan Singh, then the Finance Minister under …

'Manmohan Singh shaped modern India with grace': Adani, Harsh Goenka pay tribute to ex PM
5 days, 15 hours ago

'Manmohan Singh shaped modern India with grace': Adani, Harsh Goenka pay tribute to ex PM

Hindustan Times  

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh was the architect of economic reforms, shaping modern India, opened its doors to the world with intellect, grace, and integrity, industry leaders Gautam Adani and Harsh Goenka said on Thursday. **EDS: FILE PHOTO: In this Aug. 24, 2010 photo, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh hugs two girls as he celebrates "Raksha Bandhan" with children in New …

Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back
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Manmohan Singh, The Finance Minister Who Rescued India From Economic Collapse: A Look Back

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh Death: Dr Manmohan Singh, India's former Prime Minister and a celebrated economist, breathed his last on Thursday, December 26, at the age of 92. Before taking up the mantle of Prime Minister, Singh served as the 22nd Union Minister of Finance from June 1991 to May 1996, a tenure that marked a transformative period for the nation's economy. …

When Manmohan Singh Scrapped 'Licence Raj' And Saved India From An Economic Crisis With His 'L P G Reforms'
5 days, 17 hours ago

When Manmohan Singh Scrapped 'Licence Raj' And Saved India From An Economic Crisis With His 'L P G Reforms'

ABP News  

Manmohan Singh's legacy will live on for generations to come. In Pics: Times When Manmohan Singh Used Cricket Diplomacy To Ease India-Pakistan Relations Road To Crisis: How India Arrived At The 1991 Economic Ruin In 1991, India faced one of its most severe economic crises, teetering on the brink of default. Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao realised the dangerous situation …

Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away
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Former PM Manmohan Singh Passes Away

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Former Prime Minister and architect of India’s economic reforms, Dr Manmohan Singh, 92, breathed his last at 9:51 PM on 26 December 2024 at AIIMS Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi mourned Manmohan Singh’s demise sharing pictures with him on his X page and wrote, “India mourns the loss of one of its most distinguished leaders, Dr. Manmohan Singh …

Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92
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Manmohan Singh, former Prime Minister and architect of India's economic reforms, dies at 92

India TV News  

Manmohan Singh dies: Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh died at AIIMS Delhi on Thursday evening. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge had lauded Singh's contributions and outlined his key role in shaping modern India's economic landscape. As the finance minister in the PV Narasimha Rao-led government from 1991-1996, Singh spearheaded transformative economic reforms, steering India away from socialist-era policies toward a liberalized …

Dr. Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, passes away at 92
6 days, 10 hours ago

Dr. Manmohan Singh, architect of India's economic reforms, passes away at 92

India Today  

Dr. Manmohan Singh, the 14th Prime Minister of India and the architect of the nation’s economic reforms, passed away in New Delhi on Thursday at the age of 92. A Storied Political and Administrative Career Dr. Singh served as India’s Prime Minister from May 22, 2004, to May 26, 2014, leading the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance government for an unprecedented …

Congress recalls Manmohan Singh’s ‘groundbreaking’ Liberalisation Budget
5 months, 1 week ago

Congress recalls Manmohan Singh’s ‘groundbreaking’ Liberalisation Budget

The Hindu  

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on July 24 recalled the “groundbreaking achievement of the Liberalisation Budget of 1991” and asserted that there is a pressing need once again for meaningful and robust second-generation reforms. Narasimha Rao and Finance Minister Manmohan Singh, ushered in a new era of economic reforms, Mr. Kharge said in a post on X. July 1991 marked a …

Dr Manmohan Singh: The Architect Of India's Economic Reform
1 year, 3 months ago

Dr Manmohan Singh: The Architect Of India's Economic Reform

ABP News  

Dr Manmohan Singh, a prominent figure who held the positions of finance minister and prime minister, is widely recognised as a trailblazer in the implementation of economic liberalisation policies within the country. Dr Manmohan Singh held various esteemed positions within the government, including serving as the economic advisor in the Ministry of Foreign Trade, chief economic advisor in the Ministry …

The policymaker who made key choices along our reforms path
2 years ago

The policymaker who made key choices along our reforms path

Live Mint  

An authoritative, long-awaited account of India’s recent economic history is out that takes on critics of the 1991 reforms conclusively, and establishes Manmohan Singh as the chief agent of change to whom credit should go for the success that followed. “The task of the RBI was reduced to one of offsetting the impact of the expansionary fiscal policy… It was …

DC Edit | Celebrating Dr Manmohan Singh’s 90th birthday
2 years, 3 months ago

DC Edit | Celebrating Dr Manmohan Singh’s 90th birthday

Deccan Chronicle  

The accomplishments-filled life of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh turned ninety and the entire country should wish him on a life lived well in service of his country. In an age of corruption and moral degeneration, Dr Singh will firstly always stand for applause because he was a man of unimpeachable integrity and, therefore, quite unelectable in a direct …

Manmohan Singh was extraordinary, but India stalled economically: Narayana Murthy
2 years, 3 months ago

Manmohan Singh was extraordinary, but India stalled economically: Narayana Murthy

Live Mint  

N R Narayana Murthy, co-founder of IT giant Infosys has said that economic activities in India were stalled during UPA's regime despite the fact that Manmohan Singh, the extraordinary man was at the helm of affairs. In the first few years, when China was mentioned two to three times in the boardroom, India's name would be mentioned once," Murthy said. …

Thanks to Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: Former CEA on India overtaking UK
2 years, 3 months ago

Thanks to Narasimha Rao, Manmohan Singh: Former CEA on India overtaking UK

Live Mint  

If anyone gets credit for India overtaking UK’s GDP, it’s Narasimha Rao and Manmohan Singh, said Kaushik Basu, who served as the Chief Economic Adviser to Manmohan Singh between 2009 and 2012. “If anyone gets credit for India overtaking UK’s GDP, it’s Narasimha Rao & Manmohan Singh’s govts. Basu also goes on to say that, 10 years ago, it was …

PV Narasimha Rao: From packing his bags to India's 'accidental' prime minister
3 years, 6 months ago

PV Narasimha Rao: From packing his bags to India's 'accidental' prime minister

India Today  

Mata-e-karwaan jata raha, Karwaan ke dil se ehsas-e-zyan jata raha — Allama Iqbal Even in death PV Narasimha Rao kept away from the headquarters of the party he had once headed. The former prime minister’s 9, Motilal Nehru Marg residence in Delhi was barely 200 metres away from the Congress’s 24, Akbar Road headquarters, but Rao had not once visited …

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