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The government has started re-reviewing its disinvestment plan regarding the strategic sale of IDBI Bank, which has intensified the turmoil in the banking sector. There is a possibility of delay in this deal due to the ongoing tension in West Asia and market uncertainty. However, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has made it clear that the sale of IDBI Bank is certain and the government is actively working towards completing it soon.
The Central Government has once again reviewed its disinvestment strategy regarding the strategic sale of IDBI Bank. According to ET report, on Monday, Cabinet Secretary T.V. A core group of secretaries under the chairmanship of Somanathan discussed this important issue. In the meeting, there was a deep analysis of the declining interest of investors and the global situation, especially the impact of the ongoing war in West Asia.
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In fact, the sale process of IDBI Bank suffered a setback in February when the financial bids received were below the minimum price set by the government. Since then, the government has adopted a more cautious approach regarding this deal. Now the focus of the officials is to maintain a balance between the investors’ offer and the government’s valuation, so that there is no mismatch in the future. The government is considering a revised valuation and setting a new deadline for this deal. It is believed that keeping in mind the current market conditions, a more practical approach will be adopted this time. This will also give a clear signal to potential investors and will make it easier to take the deal forward.
Meanwhile, speaking at an event, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman clearly said that the strategic sale of IDBI Bank will definitely happen. He expressed confidence that there will be no hindrance in this process and the government will complete it within the stipulated time. The government has set a target of raising Rs 80,000 crore from disinvestment and asset monetization for the financial year 2026-27, which is much higher than last year’s Rs 45,306 crore. In such a situation, the sale of IDBI Bank can play an important role in achieving this target.
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