India’s Economic Renaissance: Reforms, Resilience, and the Road Ahead
Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian
Former Chief Economic Adviser to the Government of India
The ABLF Talks | The ABLF City | March 9, 2021
Speaker Introduction
Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian is one of India’s most prominent economic policymakers, recognised for steering the nation’s reform agenda during one of the most turbulent periods in modern history. As Chief Economic Adviser from 2018 to 2021, he championed structural reforms, ethical wealth creation, and trust-based governance. His approach blends rigorous academic insight with practical policy execution, positioning him as a leading voice on how emerging economies can navigate crises while building long-term resilience. His work has been instrumental in redefining India’s growth model to balance market dynamism with social equity.
Moderator: Resham Kotecha, Policy and Strategy Specialist
Prepared by: The ABLF Research Council
Date: March 9, 2021
Event: The ABLF Talks, hosted virtually at the ABLF City
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Executive Summary
In his ABLF Talks Live session, Dr. Subramanian presented a bold and reform-centric vision for India’s economic renaissance in the aftermath of COVID-19. He described the pandemic not only as a test of resilience but as a catalyst to accelerate long-pending structural reforms. Emphasising the balance between the invisible hand of market forces and the hand of trust in governance, he outlined strategies for empowering the private sector, modernising factor markets, and ensuring inclusive access to education, jobs, and infrastructure. With a policy framework focused on supply-side reforms, capital expenditure, healthcare investment, and digital transformation, India is positioning itself as both a resilient economy and a blueprint for equitable growth in the developing world.
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