One of the major economic challenges in 1991 was the adverse balance of payments. The crisis was exacerbated by an increase in the deficit from Rs. crore in 1980-81 to Rs. crore in 1990-91, necessitating large amounts of foreign loans.

1,500 crore to 12,000 crore

1,800 crore to 14,500 crore

2,000 crore to 15,500 crore

2,214 crore to 17,367 crore

2,500 crore to 18,000 crore

One of the major economic challenges in 1991 was the adverse balance of payments. The crisis was exacerbated by an increase in the deficit from Rs. ______ crore in 1980-81 to Rs. ______ crore in 1990-91, necessitating large amounts of foreign loans.