Subject: Economics
Book: Comprehensive Indian Economy - Additional Topics
The government occasionally sells stakes in public sector enterprises to reduce fiscal burdens and improve efficiency. Strategic sales (Air India) vs. minority stake disinvestments (LIC IPO) represent varied approaches. Exams may ask about the rationale, potential job impacts, or concerns of undervaluation. Also note public sentiment around strategic sectors (defense, railways) and how proceeds support social spending or deficit reduction, reflecting the balancing act between private efficiency and state control.
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