Manmohan Singh is an Indian economist and politician who served as the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014. He is known for his role in liberalizing the Indian economy in the 1990s while serving as the Finance Minister. Singh is recognized for his calm demeanor and expertise in economic policy. Born on September 26, 1932, in Gah, Punjab, Singh studied at prestigious institutions like Cambridge University and the University of Delhi. He has held various important positions, including Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission.