Fri Nov 01 09:02:11 UTC 2024: ## Renowned Economist and Advisor to PM Modi, Bibek Debroy, Passes Away at 69
**New Delhi:** Dr. Bibek Debroy, Chairman of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council and a prominent economist, passed away on Friday morning at the age of 69. The AIIMS Delhi confirmed his death, attributing it to an intestinal obstruction.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his deep condolences, calling Dr. Debroy a “towering scholar” who left an indelible mark on India’s intellectual landscape. He praised Debroy’s expertise in diverse fields, including economics, history, culture, politics, and spirituality.
Dr. Debroy’s career spanned across esteemed institutions such as Presidency College in Kolkata, the Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics in Pune, and the Indian Institute of Foreign Trade in Delhi. He also served as the director of a Ministry of Finance/UNDP project focused on legal reforms.
Dr. Debroy was a member of NITI Aayog until June 2019 and has authored or edited several works. He was known for his insightful contributions to public policy and his passion for academic discourse.
His passing is a significant loss to the Indian academic and policy spheres. Condolences have poured in from various quarters, remembering his contributions and impact.
**Meanwhile, Indian stock exchanges will host a one-hour Muhurat trading session on Friday evening to mark the beginning of Samvat 2081.** This traditional session is believed to bring good fortune and typically sees a surge in trading volumes.
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