Budget 2024: List Of Popular Finance Ministers Of India Every Student Must Know!
By Jasreet Kaur31, Jan 2024 10:58 AMjagranjosh.com
Popular Finance Ministers
The finance ministers have had an important influence on the development of India's economy. From P. Chidambaram to Arun Jaitley. Tap to learn more about the popular finance ministers of India!
P. Chidambaram
Well-known for having had a major influence on economic reforms. P. Chidambaram was the Finance Minister from May 23, 2004, to 30 November 2008.
Manmohan Singh
The Indian economy saw significant liberalisation in 1991. Manmohan Singh served as both the Prime Minister and the Finance Minister from January 24, 1985 to July 25, 1987.
Arun Jaitley
He changed India's tax structure in 2017 by introducing the Goods and Services Tax (GST). Arun Jaitley's term as Finance Minister spanned from 26 May 2014 to 30 May 2019.
Yashwant Sinha
Yashwant Sinha was involved in economic reforms from March 19, 1998, to October 13, 1999, which included lowering peak customs duties.
Atal Bihari Vajpayee
Atal Bihari Vajpayee, a famous figure, who also served as Prime Minister from October 13, 1999, to July 1, 2002. He played an important role in shaping economic policies.
Jaswant Singh
During his tenure as Finance Minister from July 1, 2002, to May 22, 2004, Jaswant Singh made important contributions to infrastructure development and fiscal reforms.
I.K. Gujral
From 21 April to 1 May 1997, I.K. Gujral, also Prime Minister, held a temporary role as Finance Minister. During his brief administration, his economic policies sought to stabilise the economy.