The Economic Times

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman fully committed to privatisation drive, says all approved disinvestments to go through

India Budget 2026: The government aims to raise 47,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetisation in FY26, shifting focus from targets to improving company valuations and funding infrastructure. Privatisation remains a cabinet commitment, with efforts to enhance public sector company worth before market sales. IDBI Bank's significant stake sale is a key transaction in the pipeline.