P V Narasimha Rao is known for his contribution towards uplifting India from a serious balance of payments crisis and liberalising the economy in 1991. On 9 February 2024, in honouring Rao with the Bharat Ratna, the Prime Minister emphasised Raos instrumental role in making India economically advanced, laying a solid foundation for the countrys prosperity and growth. But what is often less recognised is the significance of Rao in providing a pragmatic shift to Indian foreign policy.