Changes introduced by the government in the claim settlement process have led to quicker and easier settlement of claims during the pandemic, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The issue is an example that capital markets can be run without having to completely rely on foreign investors, Tuhin Kanta Pandey said
In the scheme for demerger of non-core assets announced by SCI, certain changes, including extra surplus cash, had to be approved, the official said
After the offer is made by ONGC, the new buyer will get seven days to decide if it wants to buy the remaining 49 per cent stake held by the public sector undertaking (PSU)
The move comes after several petitions challenging the policy were filed across the country
Interested parties will have to submit physical copies of EoI by June 13 as against May 12 earlier. Shortlisted bidders would be intimated by June 27
PSUs also have to comply with asset monetisation targets set collectively by their administrative ministry
The government is also not looking to dilute any further stake in LIC for at least a year
This is the second successful privatisation in the civil aviation space after the Air India sale
Lowering of stake by Centre and LIC to be decided post consultation with investors during roadshows, after which EoI document would be structured, says DIPAM Secy Tuhin Pandey
She also blamed rising commodity prices due to Russia-Ukraine war for the high inflation
LIC IPO price band likely to be set at Rs 902-949 a share
The government will sell its 3.5 per cent equity in LIC for Rs 21,000 crore, valuing India's largest insurer at Rs 6 trillion
But would consider investment after assessing post-listing performance
The government believes LIC's valuation would surge, following the insurer's lisiting
The government will sell 3.5% equity for Rs 21,000 crore valuing India's largest insurer at Rs 6 trillion.
Will review progress made by PSBs on various schemes today
PSUs in non-strategic sectors would be privatised if feasible or considered for closure.
Rising energy and food prices will put renewed pressure on fiscal deficits, IMF First Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath said in a tweet.
The centre is exploring innovative ways to monetise assets in oil and gas as well as other sectors in the ongoing fiscal year