How 1991 Economic Reforms Reduced Poverty and Boosted Growth
From colonial debates to NITI Aayog, this episode traces India’s evolving economic vision through growth, trade, and reform.
Shekhar Tomar
Assistant Professor of Economics and Public Policy at the Indian School of Business (ISB). He completed his PhD from the Toulouse School of Economics in 2017 and worked as a Research Economist at the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) between 2017 and 2019.
Video Summary
This Arth Niti episode explores India’s long arc of economic policy from early debates on growth in the 1930s to modern questions of inequality and trade. The conversation dives into reform strategies, global integration, and the political economy of policymaking. It also reflects on the institutional shifts that shaped India’s approach to inclusive development. This episode is a sharp look at how ideas, leadership, and global forces have influenced the country’s growth trajectory over time.
Authored by ISB Editorial