Ministers who changed the economy
A look at the finance ministers who announced key Budget decisions and reformed the Indian economy.
- Updated Apr 2, 2012 1:26 PM IST
C.D. Deshmukh, finance minister in 1954
A look at the finance ministers who announced key Budget decisions and reformed the Indian economy.
C.D. DESHMUKH, 1954In the backdrop of falling prices, C.D Deshmukh chose to almost double the deficit in a single year to boost the economy. The step was intended to spur development.
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Published on: Apr 2, 2012 1:20 PM IST