Module: General Practice
Q47: Consider the following regarding the Disinvestment targets in recent budgets:
Assertion (A): In Budget 2026-27, the government has set a modest disinvestment target, moving away from aggressive privatization targets.
Reason (R): The strategic focus has shifted towards "Value Enhancement" of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) through dividends and buybacks rather than outright sale.
Reason (R): The strategic focus has shifted towards "Value Enhancement" of Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs) through dividends and buybacks rather than outright sale.
✅ Correct Answer: A
Both are True and Linked.
The Union Budget 2026-27 continues the trend of modest targets (avoiding "Fire Sales"). DIPAM's strategy has shifted to enhancing the market value and dividend yield of CPSEs rather than aggressive privatization.
The Union Budget 2026-27 continues the trend of modest targets (avoiding "Fire Sales"). DIPAM's strategy has shifted to enhancing the market value and dividend yield of CPSEs rather than aggressive privatization.