Thread on privatization of PSUs/divestment in PSUs
1. Govt to sell its 52.98% stake in BPCL, aims Rs. 90,000 crore https://www.livemint.com/news/india/union-govt-eyes-90-000-crore-from-bpcl-stake-sale-11609525150486.html
1. Govt to sell its 52.98% stake in BPCL, aims Rs. 90,000 crore https://www.livemint.com/news/india/union-govt-eyes-90-000-crore-from-bpcl-stake-sale-11609525150486.html
2. Govt to sell its 26.12% residual stake in Tata Communication (formerly VSNL) through OFS. This would fetch the exchequer around Rs. 8400 crore https://www.business-standard.com/article/economy-policy/govt-to-exit-its-holding-in-vsnl-sell-26-12-stake-for-rs-8-400-cr-121011901501_1.html
3. Govt to sell 100% stake in Air India https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/air-india-privatisation-unlikely-to-conclude-this-fiscal-official-11608445315792.html
4. Govt to sell 10% stake in LIC by bringing IPO. It will bring around Rs. 80000-90000 crore to the exchequer https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govt-kickstarts-lic-divestment-invites-bids-for-transaction-advisors-for-ipo-11592557001844.html
5. Govt to sell its 63.75% stake in Shipping Corporation of India (SCI). This would bring around Rs. 4000 crore to the exchequer. https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/india-govt-opens-bids-to-sell-majority-stake-in-shipping-corp-of-india-11608610827304.html
6. Govt to disinvest 26% equity share capital of Bangalore-based public sector enterprise Bharat Earth Movers Limited (BEML) out of its shareholding of 54.03% along with management control. This would help bring at least Rs. 1000 crore to the exchequer. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/india-seeks-eoi-for-stake-in-state-run-beml/articleshow/80082109.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
7. Govt reduces its stake in Indian Railways Tourism and Catering by divesting 20% stake via OFS. This helps exchequer raise Rs. 4374 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-to-sell-20-stake-in-irctc-via-ofs-to-raise-rs-4374-crore/articleshow/79646516.cms
8. Govt to reduce its stake in Indian Railway Finance Corporation by divesting 13.6% stake via OFS. Exchequer aims to raise Rs. 1544 crore. https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/irfc-ipo-heres-all-you-need-to-know
9. Govt to disinvest 30.8% equity share capital of Container Corporation of India (Concor) out of its shareholding of 54.8%. This would help bring at least Rs. 10,800 crore to the exchequer. https://www.bloombergquint.com/business/bpcl-sci-concor-to-breathe-life-into-modi-governments-divestment-agenda
10. Govt disinvests 10% equity share capital of Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) via OFS. Exchequer raises Rs. 2,664 crore.
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/sail-ofs-subscribed-over-5-times-centre-to-garner-rs-2664-crore-from-stake-sale-6353281.html
https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/sail-ofs-subscribed-over-5-times-centre-to-garner-rs-2664-crore-from-stake-sale-6353281.html
11. Govt disinvests 15% equity share capital of Hindustan Aeronautics Capital (HAL) via OFS. Exchequer raises Rs. 5,020 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/government-to-sell-up-to-15-stake-in-hal-via-ofs-on-august-27-28/articleshow/77766618.cms
12. Govt disinvests 15.17% stake in Mazagaon Dock Shipbuilders via OFS. Exchequer raises Rs. 444 crore. https://www.bloombergquint.com/ipos/mazagon-dock-shipbuilders-ipo-all-you-need-to-know
13. Govt disinvests around 13% stake in Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) via OFS. Exchequer raises Rs. 770 crore https://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/bharat-dynamics-ofs-gets-subscriptions-worth-rs-770-crore-5818981.html
14. Govt plans to disinvest 10% stake in Mishra Dhatu Nigam via OFS. Exchequer plans to raise Rs. 360 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-plans-10-stake-sale-in-midhani-via-offer-for-sale/articleshow/79349543.cms
15. 4 PSU banks may be private. These 4 PSU banks are Punjab & Sind Bank, Bank of Maharashtra, UCO Bank and IDBI Bank. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/banking-finance/4-psu-banks-to-become-private-by-end-of-this-year-govt-draws-list-of-these-names-for-stake-sale/2060442/
16. Govt approves divestment of Nilanchal Ispat Nigam Limited (NINL). https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/metals-mining/cabinet-approved-disinvestment-of-stake-in-ninl-not-nmdc/articleshow/73189455.cms?from=mdr
17. Govt plans to divest up to 25% stake in RailTel Corporation via OFS. Exchequer can raise around Rs. 300 crore https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/markets/stock-markets/govt-to-divest-25-stake-in-railtel/article27185139.ece
18. Govt plans to divest 15% equity share capital in Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) out of its 87.84% stake via OFS. Exchequer plans to raise Rs. 600 crore. https://www.livemint.com/news/india/govt-to-sell-up-to-15-stake-in-rvnl-via-ofs-11603453408836.html
19. Govt sold its entire 66.67% stake in Kamarajar Port to Chennai Port Trust for Rs 2,383 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-completes-stake-sale-in-kamarajar-port-for-rs-2383-crore/articleshow/74849768.cms?from=mdr
20. Govt raised Rs. 729.44 crore from divestment of 10% stake in RITES via OFS. https://www.livemint.com/companies/news/govt-collects-rs-729-cr-from-sale-of-10-stake-in-rites-11574769864107.html
21. Govt sold its 74.49% stake in THDC to National Power Thermal Corporation (NTPC). Exchequer raised Rs. 7,500 crore. https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/centre-raises-11500-cr-from-strategic-sale-of-thdc-neepco-to-ntpc/article31183434.ece
22. Govt sold its 100% stake in NEEPCO to National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). Exchequer raised Rs. ₹4,000 crore. https://www.thehindu.com/business/Economy/centre-raises-11500-cr-from-strategic-sale-of-thdc-neepco-to-ntpc/article31183434.ece
23. Govt plans to sell 10-15% stake in IRCON International Ltd. via OFS. Exchequer can raise around Rs. 550 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/engineering/govt-plans-to-sell-up-to-15-stake-in-ircon-international/articleshow/79108692.cms?from=mdr
24. Govt plans to divest 10% stake in General Insurance Corporation. Exchequer can raise more than Rs. 2100 crore. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-set-to-divest-10-in-gic-re-new-india-assurance/articleshow/78837309.cms
25. Govt plans to divest 10% stake in New India Assurance. Exchequer can raise more than Rs. 2200 crore. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/govt-set-to-divest-10-in-gic-re-new-india-assurance/articleshow/78837309.cms
26. Govt plans to divest 10% equity share capital in its 75% stake in Rashtriya Chemical and Fertilizers via OFS. Exchequer can raise Rs. 300 crore. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-seeks-bids-for-10-stake-divestment-in-rashtriya-chemicals-and-fertilizers/articleshow/80063273.cms
27. Govt divests 2.63% equity share capital from its existing 72.28% stake in NMDC. Exchequer raised Rs. 306.18 crores. https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/companies/president-divests-263-stake-in-nmdc/article30791455.ece
28. Govt sold its entire 52.63% stake in Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) to Power Finance Corporation (PFC). Exchequer raises Rs. 14500 crore. https://www.financialexpress.com/industry/pfc-rec-acquisition-complete-govt-gets-rs-14500-crore-payment-meets-fy19-divestment-target/1530445/
29. Govt wants to sell its stake in MSTC's subsidiary, Ferro Scrap Nigam Limited (FSNL). https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/markets/stocks/news/govt-starts-process-for-strategic-sale-of-ferro-scrap-nigam/articleshow/79023067.cms?from=mdr
30. Govt wants to divest its stake in Indian Tourism Development Corporation (ITDC). It is currently valued around Rs. 2800 crore. Govt holds 87.03% stake. https://www.business-standard.com/article/markets/itdc-beml-surge-up-to-17-on-report-govt-may-invite-eoi-for-divestment-120122400698_1.html
31. Govt wants to sell its entire 100% stake in Central Electronics Limited (CEL). Exchequer to get at least Rs. 50 crores. https://www.livemint.com/technology/tech-news/after-bpcl-and-air-india-govt-set-to-privatise-central-electronics-11581327661751.html
32. Govt plans to sell non-operational units of Cement Corporation of India. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/indl-goods/svs/cement/government-plans-to-sell-non-operational-units-of-cement-corporation-of-india/articleshow/57653032.cms?from=mdr
33. Govt and ONGC offer their entire stake in Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited. Govt owns 51% stake while ONGC holds 49%. Some assets like land etc. to be not part of the sale. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/govt-invites-fresh-bids-for-pawan-hans-sale/articleshow/79625886.cms?from=mdr