Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Economics

Chapter

Indian Economic Development: Liberalisation, Privatisation and Globalisation - An Appraisal

Question:

What is selling a minor part of the equity of PSU's called as?

Options:

Privatisation

Disinvestment

Liberalisation

Either 1 and 2

Correct Answer:

Disinvestment

Explanation:

Disinvestment means selling a stake in a company, subsidiary or other investments. Businesses and governments resort to divestment generally as a way to exit a particular industry, or raise money.
Privatization involves a change in ownership, whereas disinvestment involves dilution of ownership. In privatization, the government sell more than 50% of its shareholding, while in case of disinvestment shareholding less than 50% is sold by the government.