Page 14 - Privatisation

Top headlines: Govt to privatise profit-making PSUs, Wipro to buy Capco

Many states are open to the idea of petrol and diesel being brought under the goods and services tax (GST) regime - contrary to the perception that they are averse to it.

Govt's privatisation drive likely to kick off with profit-making PSUs

NITI Aayog likely to put out first shortlist by early next month

Dividend payout hope post Numaligarh Refinery deal drives BPCL stock

Shares of BPCL hit fresh 52-week high of Rs 482.4 apiece, up 6 per cent on the BSE, as its Board approved to offload the firm's holding in the Numaligarh Refinery unit for Rs 9,878 crore

A change in direction

After years of disappointing growth, the economy and the markets are poised for a breakout

Govt gets multiple bids for Shipping Corporation of India privatisation

The last date for submitting the bids was February 13, which was later extended to March 1

Adani Group likely to bid through MIAL in next round of privatisation

The group is reshuffling top management of Mumbai Airport after acquiring 74 per cent stake last year

Privatisation of private sector units against interest of people: AITUC

AITUC said "it deplores the policy of selling the PSUs, the national wealth to the corporates of Indian and foreign brand against the interest of our people and our country."

Privatisation to unleash new opportunities, boost investment: India Inc

India Inc on Thursday said privatisation except in strategic sectors would unleash exciting opportunities, boost investments in infrastructure and create jobs.

PM Modi on how govt will use funds from privatisation, asset monetisation

Plan to monetise 100 public sector assets, drawing Rs 2.5 trillion: PM

Says government has no business to be in business; 'Our mantra is monetise and modernise'

PM Modi says govt committed to selling non-strategic PSUs

Modi on Wednesday made his strongest pitch for privatisation of non-strategic PSUs

Govt plans to privatise PSUs in all sectors barring 4 strategic ones: PM

The government has no business to be in business, said Modi speaking at a webinar on various reforms undertaken by the government

The 'babu' question

Appointment of bureaucrats as PSU heads is illogical

Kolkata Port sails on asset monetisation, intends to expand portfolio

India's oldest port has been leasing its vast land bank for decades. With the Budget announcing plans to monetise public assets, it intends to expand its portfolio and extend to non-land assets, too

Land policy delay hurdle to Container Corporation sale, says panel

Railway ministry denies charge, says divestment planned for next year

New tack on economic policy: Why's Modi govt going against its natural instinct?

The promise of a less suspicious govt is surprising. What about the disconnect between the new business stance and earlier push to dictate the narrative in politics and public life, wonders T N Ninan

Govt's divestment plan for Shipping Corp is not going to be easy sailing

An asymmetric tax policy and the Navaratna's own fleet quality could make potential buyers wary

Pawan Hans privatisation received multiple preliminary bids: Dipam secy

The government has received multiple preliminary bids for strategic sale of Pawan Hans, DIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday.

Privatisation of CPSEs during recession time a horrible idea: Pronab Sen

CPSEs in a recession time is a "horrible idea" as legitimate requirement of the financial sector to meet current requirement is further eroded, former chief statistician Pronab Sen said on Thursday

Best of BS Opinion: PSB privatisation, vaccinating India brilliantly & more

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