Finance Minister Accelerates Disinvestment: ₹80,000 Crore Target Set for FY27

• Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a significant acceleration in the disinvestment process post-Budget 2026, making it a top government priority.
• The government aims to raise ₹80,000 crore through disinvestment and asset monetization in FY 2026-27, a substantial increase from the previous year's ₹33,837 crore.
• Key strategies include the advanced-stage privatization of IDBI Bank and a planned 3% stake sale in LIC in FY 2027 to raise approximately ₹20,000 crore.
• The ₹80,000 crore target also encompasses revenue from monetizing infrastructure assets like roads, railways, and power.
• This aggressive disinvestment policy is crucial for controlling the fiscal deficit, targeting 4.3% for FY27, and reducing the national debt to 50% by 2031.

Why It Matters: Government to aggressively pursue disinvestment, targeting ₹80,000 crore in FY27 to manage fiscal deficit and fund development.