Question

Which of the following reasons prompted India to liberalize its economy? I- high combined deficit of the central and state governments II- elevated inflationary pressures III- large and unsustainable current account deficit (CA

Q: Answer-Which of the following reasons prompted India to liberalize its economy? I- high combined deficit of...

The macroeconomic imbalances of the late 1980s and early 1990s pushed the government towards introducing the structural reforms of 1991. The high combined deficit of the central and state governments, elevated inflationary pressures, and large and unsustainable current account deficit CAD led to a balance of payments crisis in the Indian economy. In response to the situation, trade and investments were liberalised in 1991.