India's Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)

Independent India has so far witnessed twenty-eight finance ministers. But only a handful of them could leave their mark on the exchequer or North Block, the headquarters of the Indian finance ministry. From Independence to Emergency: India's Finance Ministers 1947-1977 is the story of India's unforgettable finance ministers who shaped India's economy in the first thirty years after Independence. The book highlights the significant difference that these finance ministers made to the management of the Indian economy and to the policy evolution of the government, and who thus left an indelible mark on the psyche of Indian citizens.

Author: A. K. Bhattacharya
Publisher: Penguin Business
Published: 12/23/2023
Pages: 408
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.65lbs
Size: 9.49h x 6.37w x 1.25d
ISBN: 9780670094165