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BPCL wraps up 'Clean Data Room' as govt puts off privatisation

The central government took the decision to call off the expression of interest (EoI) after two out of the three bidders walked out.

2 min read8 Jun 2022
Companies

Govt moving 'cautiously' on privatisation of Bharat Petroleum: Dharmendra Pradhan

The government plan to sell its 53.29% stake in BPCL was 1st announced in Nov 2019, and is part of a broader programme to spin off or sell stakes in dozens of state-owned companies

1 min read13 Oct 2020
Markets

Govt’s divestment efforts may get a ₹15,000-cr boost

Paring its stake in 21 PSUs to meet the 25% public shareholding norm can aid Centre

2 min read5 Oct 2020
Companies

Govt again extends deadline to bid for Air India divestment by 2 months to 31 August

This is the third time the deadline has been extendedThe extension of deadline comes due to the Covid-19 fallout, which has disrupted economic activities globally

2 min read28 Jun 2020
Companies

Govt invites bids for BPCL's privatisation, bars state entities from the process

The last date for submission of expressions of interest is 2 May and interested parties must have a minimum net worth of $10 billionBPCL's net profit jumped three times year-on-year to ₹2,051.43 crore in quarter ended December

2 min read7 Mar 2020
News

Government to allow NRIs to acquire 100% stake in Air India

Government had invited bids for its entire stake in Air India, along with subsidiary, Air India ExpressAir India serves 98 destinations, including 42 spots overseas

1 min read4 Mar 2020
Markets

The great disconnect in the govt’s gigantic disinvestment programme

Govt looking to sell increasingly higher amounts of its stock at progressively lower valuationsPoor appetite for its stock has led to unusual strategies by the government to sell its stock

2 min read24 Feb 2020
Companies

What value may lie within the doors of LIC

The Centre’s ₹2.1 trillion disinvestment bet may rely heavily on a stake sale in LIC. What are the odds of a windfall?LIC will have to review its profit- sharing arrangement and improve product mix, persistency ratios for a decent valuation. Fears of government influence continue to loom over the valuation

10 min read21 Feb 2020
Budget 2019

Opinion | The pragmatic balance between maintaining fiscal discipline and growth

The ambitious ₹2.1 trillion divestment would be key to achieving fiscal target next year

3 min read2 Feb 2020
Budget 2019

2019-20 budget guide pitches for an aggressive disinvestment playbook

Disinvestment proceeds will help the Centre invest ₹100 trillion over the next five years to boost infrastructureThis articulation of position also signals a turnaround from the earlier perceived return of the public sector as the commanding heights of the economy

2 min read31 Jan 2020
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