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India’s 1991 reforms are often described as a turning point, but I’m trying to understand the immediate pressure behind them. How did the foreign exchange shortage become severe enough to push the government toward major policy changes, and why did those reforms take the shape they did?
I’m also interested in how much the decisions were driven by domestic economic conditions versus negotiations with international lenders. If you’ve studied this period, which events or policy choices best explain the timing?
