Despite the boom in the stock market, the government has completely failed in the field of disinvestment
New delhi date. 31 December 2020, Thursday The government is concerned that the target of raising Rs 2.10 lakh crore through disinvestment in the current financial year is unlikely to be achieved. Out of Rs 2.10 lakh crore, Rs 20,000 crore was planned to be raised through the sale of some stake in LIC and IDBI Bank, which is doubtful to be achieved in the current year. Despite the boom in the country's stock markets during the Corona era, the government does not appear to be able to meet its disinvestment target, which is surprising, an analyst said. In the year 2020, the BSE Sensex has closed with a growth of 12%. The government has failed to take advantage of high valuations. The government also intends to reduce its stake in Air India, BPCL in the current financial year. Which does not seem possible at present. Due to political hurdles and lack of response to sales at the beginning of the financial year, the central government has not been able to aggressively pursue the di...