Govt achieves 78% of FY27 divestment, asset monetisation target in Apr-Aug

•The government has achieved 78% of its FY27 disinvestment target of ₹80,000 crore in 5 months, raising ₹55,757 crore.

•The majority came from LIC (₹31,515 crore), Coal India (₹5,542 crore), and NHPC (₹4,357 crore) stake sales.

•₹62,124 crore in capital receipts were raised through disinvestment and asset monetisation, including ₹6,367 crore from InvIT.

•IDBI Bank's strategic sale is on the table, with revised bids from Emirates NDB and Fairfax Financial Holdings.