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Privatisation may affect SCI's decision-making powers, shipping market

In April 2003, the Cabinet Committee on Disinvestment had decided to suspend any divestment in SCI.

Privatisation may affect SCI's decision-making powers, shipping market
Updated On : 26 Dec 2019 | 12:55 AM IST

Shipping Industry to witness cost rise of $15 bn over IMO regulations

Companies to pass on entire cost increase to customers

Shipping Industry to witness cost rise of $15 bn over IMO regulations
Updated On : 17 Dec 2019 | 10:02 PM IST

Centre likely to pare stake in BEML to 26% via strategic disinvestment

The government has set an all-time high disinvestment target of Rs 1.05 lakh crore, up from Rs 90,000 crore projected in the Interim Budget 2019-20 in February.

Centre likely to pare stake in BEML to 26% via strategic disinvestment
Updated On : 15 Dec 2019 | 6:56 PM IST

RBSA gets second disinvestment deal; named advisor for Shipping Corp

The government has a 63.75 per cent equity stake in the Indian flag carrier, which will be sold along with management control

RBSA gets second disinvestment deal; named advisor for Shipping Corp
Updated On : 07 Dec 2019 | 11:16 PM IST

Divesting it right

The first deal will clear the path for many more. It will also be the toughest to execute

Divesting it right
Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 10:51 PM IST

Privatisation to the rescue: But will it work? Here's how it can be made to

The Modi govt is strong enough to override the resistance that has come from some quarters, but it should be mindful of reputation risks in decisions on complex financial questions, writes T N Ninan

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Updated On : 04 Dec 2019 | 8:40 PM IST
Updated On : 28 Nov 2019 | 9:39 PM IST

Why India should ensure its privatisation programme is transparent and fair

NDA government recently approved the selling of the entire stake in BPCL, Shipping Corp. of India Ltd. It also approved selling a controlling 30.8% shareholding in Container Corp. of India Ltd

Why India should ensure its privatisation programme is transparent and fair
Updated On : 23 Nov 2019 | 9:03 AM IST

The big push, finally

Strategic sale decision welcome; should have come earlier

The big push, finally
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 11:26 PM IST

Biggest privatisation drive: Here's how govt plans strategic sale of 5 PSUs

The Centre hopes that disinvestment proceeds will make up for some of the revenue shortfall that is expected this year

Biggest privatisation drive: Here's how govt plans strategic sale of 5 PSUs
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 1:35 PM IST

BPCL scales fresh 52-week high as Cabinet okays divestment, retreats later

Apart from BPCL, the Cabinet also approved divestment of its stake from Shipping Corp, THDC India, and NEEPCO, and most of its stake in Container Corporation of India (CONCOR).

BPCL scales fresh 52-week high as Cabinet okays divestment, retreats later
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 10:16 AM IST

BPCL most lucrative among govt's divestment candidates, say analysts

The company should get good suitors as it is sitting on good infrastructure and has a stable business outlook; the valuation seems attractive

BPCL most lucrative among govt's divestment candidates, say analysts
Updated On : 21 Nov 2019 | 6:37 AM IST

Shipping ministry not opposed to strategic divestment of SCI: Official

The Shipping Ministry in 2017 had opposed the proposal of the strategic divestment of SCI

Shipping ministry not opposed to strategic divestment of SCI: Official
Updated On : 10 Nov 2019 | 11:23 AM IST

Clearing the deck: Govt removing legislative barriers to privatisation

The core group of secretaries on disinvestment has recently approved the disinvestment of five public sector undertakings PSUs

Clearing the deck: Govt removing legislative barriers to privatisation
Updated On : 20 Oct 2019 | 8:46 PM IST

BPCL, SCI, Concor rally up to 14% as govt clears divestment proposal

In the past month, SCI (zoomed 77 per cent), BPCL (up 44 per cent) and Concor (up 27 per cent) have outperformed the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex, which gained 4 per cent during the same period.

BPCL, SCI, Concor rally up to 14% as govt clears divestment proposal
Updated On : 01 Oct 2019 | 10:33 AM IST

Legislative hitch to SCI divestment

Any sale of government equity in Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) can happen only after a nod from Parliament, feels the ministry of shipping."If something is done by an Act of Parliament, it should be changed as per an Act of Parliament," a government official told Business Standard. SCI was created through legislation, through nationalisation and amalgamation of private companies. "We are, therefore, examining the legal aspect and only then would go ahead with the proposal (to divest in SCI)," said the official.Thisis similar to the case of the previous NDA government's proposal to privatise Hindustan Petroleum Corporation and Bharat Petroleum Corporation, in 2003. The Supreme Court had then ruled out privatisation in these companies without prior Parliament approval -- these entities were created by Acts of Parliament.Government think tank NITI Aayog has proposed strategic sale of about 26 per cent stake in SCI, which could fetch Rs 960 crore to the exchequer under current ...

Legislative hitch to SCI divestment
Updated On : 17 Jun 2017 | 1:15 AM IST

Shipping Corporation slumps 7% post disappointing Q2 earnings

The stock was still trading nearly 8% higher to its 52-week low of Rs 54.50

Shipping Corporation slumps 7% post disappointing Q2 earnings
Updated On : 17 Nov 2016 | 10:05 AM IST

SCI to revive joint venture with Iran shipping firm

The JV, which currently holds three bulk carriers and one tanker vessel, could charter a container vessel soon

SCI to revive joint venture with Iran shipping firm
Updated On : 03 Sep 2016 | 12:20 AM IST

Shipping Corporation dips on disappointing Q1 results

The stock dipped 9% to Rs 67 on BSE after the company reported a sharp 73% YoY decline profit at Rs 56 crore for Q1FY17,

Shipping Corporation dips on disappointing Q1 results
Updated On : 19 Aug 2016 | 12:23 PM IST

Shipping Corp seafarers agitate over pay

The company is facing agitation from about 200 sailors who have gone on hunger strike since Saturday, after SCI failed to revise wages

Shipping Corp seafarers agitate over pay
Updated On : 30 May 2016 | 11:53 PM IST