From Gautam Adani To N Chandrasekaran: Business Leaders Pay Tribute To Former PM Manmohan Singh

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group wrote in a post on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh. History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms"

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, of Aditya Birla Group also shared his condolences

Source : PTI

Leaders from Indian industry and the business world paid heartfelt tributes to the late former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, the architect of modern India, who passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024, at the age of 92 after battling age-related health issues at AIIMS Delhi.

N. Chandrasekaran, chairman of Tata Sons, said, “We mourn the passing away of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, one of the stalwarts who envisioned a new, liberalised India that is taking its rightful place in the world. Dr Singh will always be remembered for his visionary thinking and deep insights while always being humble and upholding his personal values. His inspiring leadership earned him respect across the world.”

Former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh is no more.
He had served as the Governor of RBI and as Finance Minister of India. Presented the milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy.
Respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle.
Condolences to his family… pic.twitter.com/akxQOYrMPl

— Nirmala Sitharaman (@nsitharaman) December 26, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman wrote in a post on X (formerly Twitter), “Former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is no more. He had served as the Governor of RBI and as Finance Minister of India. Presented the milestone budget of 1991 which liberalised the Indian economy. Respected by all, he was soft-spoken and gentle. Condolences to his family and friends.”

Kumar Mangalam Birla, chairman, of Aditya Birla Group also shared his condolences. “India has lost one of its tallest leaders and finest economists. His most defining contribution — the epochal 91 reforms spurred a multi-decadal economic boom and more importantly reshaped the calculus of possibilities for India and Indians,” he said.

“Over several decades in public life, his intellect, wisdom, and humility stood as exemplars, leaving an indelible mark on the nation’s conscience. His extraordinary rise from humble beginnings to the Prime Minister’s office epitomises the boundless potential of India and serves as an inspiration for generations of Indians,” he added.

Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh. History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world. A rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides through his actions, Dr… pic.twitter.com/seW5Fk5hKY

— Gautam Adani (@gautam_adani) December 26, 2024

Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group wrote in a post on X, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Dr Manmohan Singh. History will forever honour his pivotal role in the transformative 1991 reforms that reshaped India and opened its doors to the world. A rare leader who spoke softly but achieved monumental strides through his actions, Dr Singh's life remains a masterclass in leadership, humility and service to the nation and will inspire generations to come.”