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 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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