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The Government is considering to review the investment cap for Navratna and Maharatna Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs). A concrete proposal in this regard is likely to be put up to the Cabinet soon.
Addressing a seminar on Public Sector Undertakings, the Heavy Industries Minister, Mr Praful Patel, said, “It has been necessitated in view of fluctuations in the currencies and need for PSUs to adopt new strategies to acquire assets overseas and leverage their huge intrinsic assets while continuing to fulfill their socio-economic obligations.”
Despite a fast-growing private sector, said Mr Patel, the role of PSEs cannot be undermined. The Minister said PSE managements must be strengthened so that they have flexibility to take radical decisions in difficult times rather than take comfort in safety zones.
Meanwhile, the Assocham President, Mr Dilip Modi, said the aggregate income of 106 Central PSUs was Rs 15,085 billion or 24.6 per cent of India's GDP at current market prices and a total market capitalisation of Rs 19.84 trillion.
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