In the Union Budget 2026–27, the Indian government has set a significantly higher target of ₹80,000 crore to be raised through disinvestment and asset monetisation under miscellaneous capital receipts, marking a major policy thrust on non-tax revenue sources.
The new target represents a substantial increase from the revised estimate of ₹34,000 crore for the current fiscal year, reflecting the government’s intent to bolster its fiscal resources without widening the fiscal deficit.
This enhanced divestment and asset-sale goal underscores a renewed focus on selling stakes in public sector undertakings (PSUs) and monetising government assets to strengthen revenue generation. Analysts say such measures serve as an important alternative to borrowing or increasing taxes, especially as the government expands infrastructure and capital spending plans.
The push for higher disinvestment targets comes amid historical challenges in meeting earlier goals; actual disinvestment proceeds in recent years have frequently lagged behind budget estimates. Despite this, the government remains optimistic that the elevated target will help finance priority sectors and support broader economic objectives.
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