Inside India's 1991 Reforms, Manmohan Singh to Modi’s decade: Ex-NITI Aayog VC Rajiv Kumar Tells All

In the latest episode of In Conversation with Salman Khurshid, economist and former Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog Dr Rajiv Kumar reflects on India's economic journey from the landmark 1991 reforms to the challenges and opportunities shaping the country today. Dr. Kumar discusses how the 1991 balance of payments crisis transformed India's economy and explains why the current global environment—from geopolitical conflicts and energy security to artificial intelligence and climate change—requires a fresh policy approach. He also shares his views on strengthening private investment, improving ease of doing business, empowering states, and accelerating India's development. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 From Lucknow to Oxford | Rajiv Kumar's Journey 03:28 Inside India's 1991 Economic Reforms 04:24 What Triggered the 1991 Economic Crisis? 06:06 What Can India Learn from 1991 Today? 07:29 Why Is Private Investment Slowing Down? 10:15 Planning Commission vs NITI Aayog 12:09 Looking Back at Modi and His Challenges 14:24 Everything All at Once | The Six Global Transitions 16:15 Can India Transform from the Bottom Up? 17:55 India-China Relations | Compete or Cooperate? 21:08 India-Russia Trade | Can the $100 Billion Target Be Achieved? 22:42 Make in India, Exports & Global Competitiveness 25:05 Closing Remarks #India #Economy #RajivKumar #SalmanKhurshid #NITIAayog #EconomicReforms #China #Russia Subscribe for sharp geopolitical analysis, global affairs coverage, strategic insights, and in-depth breakdowns of the forces shaping the world order.