Montek Ahluwalia

Montek Ahluwalia is an influential Indian economist and former Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, known for his pivotal role in the economic liberalization of India in the 1990s. His work, particularly the 'M Document,' laid the groundwork for significant reforms that shifted India's economic strategy from import substitution to liberalization, helping to spur growth and enhance the country's global competitiveness. Ahluwalia's insights into the bureaucratic processes behind economic policy have made him a prominent figure in discussions about India's economic history and governance.