Arvind Panagariya Exclusive: GST, Growth & PM Modi’s Economic Legacy

India Today TV’s Marya Shakil speaks exclusively with Professor Arvind Panagariya, Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission and former Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog. Panagariya reflects on Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s 11 years in office, describing him as a “holistic leader” driving reforms across infrastructure, defense, foreign policy, and economic development. He calls the GST reform Modi’s standout economic achievement, praises the historic reduction in poverty, and recalls his policy conversations with Modi during his Gujarat years. On criticisms of centralisation, Panagariya defends Modi’s decisive approach, citing Swachh Bharat and rural roads as examples. He also weighs in on India’s global trade positioning amid shifting alignments. Watch this wide-ranging conversation on India’s economic journey and future reforms.