Late Manmohan Singh, honored for his pivotal role in India's economic transformation, is remembered for his 1991 budget that marked a key turning point for liberalization. G P Hinduja highlights Singhs contributions in breaking protectionist policies and integrating India into the global trading and nuclear mainstream.

India has mourned one of its longest-serving prime ministers, Manmohan Singh, with a state funeral in Delhi. Singh led the country from 2004 to 2014 and was considered the architect of India's economic liberalisation.

Country announced seven-day mourning period and has cancelled all cultural and entertainment events in the coming week