Dr. C Rangarajan on Dr. Manmohan’s Legacy, 1991 Reforms & Future Economic Plans I The Neon Show

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This week’s episode is in discussion with India’s ex-RBI Governor about Dr. Manmohan’s Legacy, India's 1991 Reforms & Future Economic Plans as we welcome C. Rangarajan to the Neon Show!

What Was Life Like After Independence?
What Was RBI’s Role Before & After Rangarajan Came In?
Why Did The Partition Of Tamil Nadu Happen?
Was Manmohan Singh A Good Prime Minister?

All these SPICY topics and more in this PREMIUM conversation about India’s economics. A deep dive into how India became a powerhouse economy in the world since 1991 & the man behind reviving India in the 90s… Tune in NOW!
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CHAPTERS

00:00 - Precap
01:14 - Introducing C. Rangarajan, ex-RBI Governor of India!
02:36 - Balance of Payments CRISIS That Led To 1991 Reforms!
06:23 - Why Did 1991 Economic Reforms Happen?
07:40 - Socialist India’s Downfall During The Late 80s!
11:49 - Who Did India Owe Its Default To?
14:10 - How Did India Overcome Its Current Account Deficit?
18:27 - Influence of Narasimha Rao & Manmohan Singh
20:37 - What Was RBI’s Role Before & After Rangarajan Came In?
28:43 - RBI’s Biggest Policies During Rangarajan’s Tenure!
33:57 - Rangarajan’s Childhood Before Partition!
38:46 - What Was Life Like After Independence?
41:35 - Could India Have Changed From Socialist Principles Earlier?
42:50 - Why Did The Partition Of Tamil Nadu Happen?
45:27 - Reason Why Tamil Nadu Has Become the Industrial Hub Of India!
47:47 - How Terms Like NPA & FDI Get Created!
50:32 - How Did The Advisory Team To Manmohan Singh Get Assembled?
53:30 - Was Manmohan Singh A Good Prime Minister?
59:47 - Why Did Rangarajan Step Down in 2014?
1:00:59 - His Message To The Youth of India & Where India Is Headed!
1:09:18 - Concluding Remarks

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