The Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, passed a resolution of condolence in honor of former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. An official statement said the Cabinet paid tribute to Singh by observing a two-minute silence.

In the early 1990s, India stood at a crossroads. Restrictive policies burdened the economy, and industries like automotive struggled to grow. Enter Manmohan Singh, the then Finance Minister of India (1991–1996),

Manmohan Singh, one of India's longest-serving prime ministers, has died at the age of 92. He played an important role in liberalising India's economy, first as finance minister and then as the country's prime minister.