PSU Performance and Reforms — Current Affairs 2026

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Air India Disinvestment Completed to Tata Group

January 2022

The successful completion of Air India's disinvestment to Tata Group for ₹18,000 crore marked a watershed moment in India's PSU reform journey. This transaction involved complex debt restructuring, asset segregation, and employee protection measures. The deal structure included ₹2,700 crore cash payment and ₹15,300 crore debt takeover, demonstrating innovative approaches to strategic disinvestment. The success came after multiple failed attempts since 2001, highlighting the importance of comprehensive preparation, market timing, and political will in PSU reforms.

UPSC Angle: Expected questions on disinvestment process, strategic sale mechanisms, debt restructuring, and lessons for future PSU reforms. Mains questions may focus on challenges and opportunities in airline sector privatization.

National Monetisation Pipeline Progress Review

March 2024

The government's review of NMP implementation revealed mixed progress with ₹1.6 lakh crore assets monetized against the four-year target of ₹6 lakh crore. Key successes include highway monetization through InvIT structures and railway station redevelopment projects. However, challenges emerged in power sector asset monetization and airport privatization due to valuation disputes and regulatory complexities. The review emphasized the need for standardized processes, transparent valuation mechanisms, and stakeholder consultation for successful asset monetization.

UPSC Angle: Questions on asset monetization vs disinvestment, infrastructure financing, public-private partnerships, and innovative financing mechanisms. Mains focus on evaluation of NMP effectiveness and policy recommendations.