DMPQ:Economic reforms of 1991 was the major landmark in Indian Economic History. Outline the reasons which forced India for economic reforms.

The  major reasons are:

  • Rise in Prices and galloping inflation. It surged from 6.7% to near about 16%
  • Increase in the Fiscal deficit. Increase 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z"/> Subscribe on YouTube
in non -development expenditure.
  • Adverse Balance of payment and pressure on Balance of Payment.
  • Iran-Kuwait war led to increase in Petrol price and hence pressure on Indian Imports.
  • Adopted approach of socialism failed. Efficiency of PSU’s were dismal.
  • Fall in Foreign exchange reserve increased the vulnerability. It also created the macroeconomic instability.
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