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India Ramps Up Share Sale Plans to Cushion Budget Hit From Oil
Thursday, July 2, 2026
India announced plans to accelerate share sales in state-owned companies, including Life Insurance Corporation of India, to address budget pressures from elevated oil prices. The government has not disclosed specific timelines or target amounts for the sales. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration had previously set divestment targets as part of its fiscal strategy.
Original reporting: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-02/india-ramps-up-share-sale-plans-to-cushion-budget-hit-from-oil
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