Indian Economy·Policy Reforms

Balance of Payments Crisis — Policy Reforms

Updated 5 Mar 2026
EntryYearDescriptionImpact
FEMA 19991999The Foreign Exchange Management Act replaced the restrictive Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA) of 1973, liberalizing foreign exchange transactions and current account convertibility as a direct outcome of 1991 crisis lessons.Facilitated India's integration with global financial markets and reduced the regulatory burden on foreign exchange transactions, preventing future BoP crises through improved external sector management.