Sources say govt to focus on asset monetisation FY27 as divestment may falter
This story was originally published at 21:06 IST on 15 April 2026
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NEW DELHI – A double whammy on the revenue mobilisation front may force the government to look at other avenues such as asset monetisation, a senior finance ministry official said Wednesday. "The progress on disinvestment transactions has been slow, with the possibility of tepid growth in tax collections during the year," the official told Informist. "It would be better if the government prepares in advance to deal with the situation."
Another official said, "With tax revenues likely to be stressed due to the West Asia war, the focus for revenue this year will have to be on asset monetisation." The government aims to raise INR 800 billion as miscellaneous capital receipts through the sale of its stake in public-sector companies and asset monetisation in the financial year 2026-27 (Apr-Mar). The government discontinued the practice of giving a specific target for divestment receipts in FY25.
Though the government is still hopeful of the strategic disinvestment of IDBI Bank, it may take a long time to materialise. The government is also likely to avoid adverse market conditions for a further stake sale in Life Insurance Corp. of India.
Since the West Asia war began on Feb. 28, India's vulnerability to energy supply and price shocks has been exposed, given the country's dependence on the Persian Gulf region for its energy supplies. The war has also prompted the government to cut excise duties to prevent higher fuel costs being passed on to consumers, leading to pressure on its own revenues. End
Reported by Sagar Sen
Edited by Rajeev Pai
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