The government reports it has raised over ₹62,000 crore in FY27 through disinvestment and asset monetisation within the first five months, reaching about 78% of its full-year target. The receipts are mainly driven by minority stake sales in public sector undertakings and asset monetisation, with additional contributions from specific transaction lines mentioned by outlets. Both reports cite Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) stake sale proceeds as a major driver.
According to a PTI-based account, the government has targeted ₹80,000 crore in miscellaneous capital receipts (which include disinvestment). Of the ₹62,124 crore raised so far, a large share comes from minority stake sales in nine PSUs, plus other items such as remittances from SUUTI and a strategic sale of Indian Medicines Pharmaceuticals Corporation Ltd. LIC’s 6.5% stake sale accounts for more than half of the disinvestment proceeds, while other stake dilutions include Coal India, NHPC, and Hindustan Copper. The government also mobilises funds via Infrastructure Investment Trusts (InvITs).
Both outlets also note that the strategic sale of IDBI Bank remains on the government agenda after a previous attempt failed, with discussion of revised bids. They also frame the faster capital-raising pace as tied to fiscal planning amid potential expenditure pressures and the FY27 fiscal deficit target.
