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Liberalisation: 35 years on...
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35 years of liberalisation: Which sectors emerged as biggest winners?
India's economic reforms changed the course of industries from IT and pharma to retail and aviation. Here's a look at the biggest winners and the challenges that continue today
 "Liberalisation: 35 years on...")
From scarcity to scale: How the 1991 reforms transformed India's economy
Thirty-five years after the landmark reforms of 1991, the numbers show how India's economy, businesses and households have changed - and why the next phase of reforms will matter just as much
Updated On : 27 Jul 2026 | 7:52 AM IST "Liberalisation: 35 years on...")
1991 reforms trusted mkts; now RBI should trust exporters and importers
The government responded to a grave foreign exchange crisis by progressively liberalising, rather than perpetuating restrictions on access to foreign exchange and imports
Updated On : 26 Jul 2026 | 11:50 PM IST "Liberalisation: 35 years on...")
1991 Budget speech was Freedom Day for us; whole world was open: Mittal
Sunil Bharti Mittal says the 1991 reforms transformed India's business landscape, paving the way for Airtel, and calls for continued reforms to sustain growth
Updated On : 26 Jul 2026 | 11:22 PM IST "Liberalisation: 35 years on...")
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'India began drug discovery before China, but China has moved years ahead'
India's pharma industry must pivot from global leadership in generics to innovation, backed by stronger policy, R&D funding and regulatory reforms, says Satish Reddy
 "'India began drug discovery before China, but China has moved years ahead'")
The reform booster shot that transformed India into pharmacy of the world
From generics to global leadership, India's pharmaceutical industry has transformed since 1991. Its next challenge is becoming a global hub for breakthrough drug innovation
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We realised after 1991 that we have to innovate, not wait in Delhi: Murthy
As long as we have corporate leaders who understand the power of AI and ensure that their employees are well trained, I do not see any problem, says Infosys cofounder N R Narayana Murthy
 "We realised after 1991 that we have to innovate, not wait in Delhi: Murthy")
35 years of liberalisation: Why India had no choice but to open its economy
In 1991, India faced one of the worst economic crises in its history. With foreign exchange reserves nearly exhausted and the country on the brink of default
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Half a lifetime after the 1991 reforms: Lotuses bloom in muddy waters
Thirty-five years after the 1991 reforms, India has grown dramatically but unfinished reforms, weak public services and job creation remain major challenges T N Ninan
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Economic reforms: India needs a second wave to sustain high growth
Thirty-five years after the 1991 reforms, India needs a new reform wave focused on deregulation, stronger state capacity, judicial efficiency and faster growth
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Desi Disruptors: The journeys of Indian brands that changed the game
The journeys of 26 brands, mostly since liberalisation, show how brands can drive trial and loyalty
 "Desi Disruptors: The journeys of Indian brands that changed the game")
Wave of liberalisation sweeps banking industry as RBI eases rules
But not too many will be surprised if RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra plays the Santa Claus in December, bringing an early Christmas
 "Wave of liberalisation sweeps banking industry as RBI eases rules")
Art and science of central banking: RBI governors since 1991 reforms
While the liberalisation led to higher economic growth, it didn't leave the subsequent governors without any challenges
 "Art and science of central banking: RBI governors since 1991 reforms")
Trade policy reforms urged as India, US eye deal before tariff deadline
India should consider broader trade liberalisation
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Panel Discussion: Quarter of a Century Since Liberalisation: What Next? | BFSI Insight Summit 2024
Business Standard BFSI Insight Summit brings together thought leaders from India’s financial landscape, including regulators, leading banks, NBFCs, mutual funds, and insurance companies.
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'Every Indian owes you a debt': Ratan Tata's letter to former PM goes viral
In a letter, philanthropist and industrialist Ratan Tata conveyed his admiration for former Prime Minister PV Narasimha Rao's "outstanding achievement" in initiating vital economic reforms in India
 "'Every Indian owes you a debt': Ratan Tata's letter to former PM goes viral")
Shifting targets
Govt should not go slow on disinvestment
 "Shifting targets")
Perspectives on industrial policy
Balancing financial incentives with trade liberalisation is crucial for making India's manufacturing sector globally competitive
 "Perspectives on industrial policy")
Hyderabad to commemorate 75 years of liberation with year-long celebrations
The celebrations will start on September 17, 2022, and end on September 17, 2023
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Why liberalism is withering on the vine
Liberal ideals of liberty, equality and fraternity cannot be optimised except in small communities
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