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Govt fast-tracks disinvestment process to shore up revenues, garners 31% of budget aim in Q1 FY27

The Indian government has expedited its disinvestment and asset monetisation efforts, achieving 31% of its annual revenue target in the first quarter of FY27. This initiative is crucial to enhance revenues in light of increasing subsidy and import costs. Key sales include entities like Coal India and NHPC, with significant upcoming disinvestments for LIC and IDBI Bank, which highlights the government's focus on fiscal consolidation and economic stability.