Bibek Debroy, the distinguished economist and Chairman of the Economic Advisory Council to India’s Prime Minister, passed away on Friday at the age of 69. His contributions to India’s economic policy and intellectual framework were vast and influential, spanning economics, policy reform, and cultural scholarship.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his heartfelt condolences on social media platform X, saying, "Dr. Bibek Debroy Ji was a towering scholar, well-versed in diverse domains like economics, history, culture, politics, spirituality, and more. Through his works, he left an indelible mark on India`s intellectual landscape. Beyond his contributions to public policy, he enjoyed working on our ancient texts, making them accessible to the youth."