This document discusses the evolution of privatization in India. It defines privatization as the transfer of ownership or management from public to private sector. Privatization was introduced under Rajiv Gandhi but accelerated under P.V. Narasimha Rao and the new economic policy of 1991. The government uses strategic sales, joint ventures, and public share offerings to privatize public sector enterprises. Privatization aims to reduce the government's financial burden, increase competition and efficiency, but it may also lead to lack of social responsibility and loss of jobs. Examples provided include the privatization of LJMC and VSNL.
2. CONTENTS
o Introduction
o Modes of Privatisation
o Modes of Privatisation by Government
o Reasons for Privatisation
o Problems of Privatisation
o Examples
o LJMC
o Conclusion
3. PRIVATISATION
Transfer of Ownership from Public to
Private sector
Transfer of Management of an
Enterprise from Public to Private sector
Transfer of Government assets or
functions to Private sector
4. PRIVATISATION
Privatisation was introduced by Rajiv
Gandhi during the eighties
P. V. Narasimha Rao (PM) gave actual
speed by introducing the New Industrial
Policy
In July 1991, new economic policy was
introduced i.e LPG
5. Modes of Privatisation
Sale of an enterprise
Lease of entity
Joint ventures
Public share offers
6. By Government
Strategic sale by auction method
Generous pay & benefits
- At lower levels in particular
- Overtime
Offer of shares through a Public
offering both domestic and global, which
may or may not involve a change in
ownership/management
7. Reasons/Advantages for
Privatization
To reduce the burden on Government
Strengthen competition
Improve Public finances; Profits
To fund infrastructure growth
Accountability to shareholders
To reduce unnecessary interference
More disciplined labour force
Industrial growth
8. Problems/Disadvantages in
Privatisation
Ownership to a privileged few
Labourers would be at the mercy of the
private owners
Cost and Ignorance factors
Lack of Social Responsibility
Takeover Threat
Loss of experienced managerial expertise
Short-term gain, Long-term loss
Ignores the National importance
9. Examples of Privatisation in India
LJMC – Lagan Machinery Company Limited
VSNL – Videsh Sanchar Nigam Limited
HZL – Hindustan Zinc Limited
HCL – Hotel Corporation Limited of India
BALCO – Bharat Aluminium Company
Limited
10. LJMC
LJMC was fully set up as a jute
manufacturing company
The Government of India had 100% stake
In 1996, the turnover was declining
LMJC was approved for Privatisation in 1997
It was privatised through a sale of 74% stake
to M/s Murlidhar Ratanlal Exports Ltd. In 2000
The performance post-privatisation drastically
increased and made profit
12. Jeffrey Sachs, director of Harvard University’s
centre for international development and a
noted economist, pointed out that the reform
process in India had a long way to go. He feels
that “without a focus on the “twin pillars” of
social and economic strategies, the future
would be bleak for India, especially in the
context of competition all around.”
13. CONCLUSION
Success of the economic reforms
depends upon the commitment of all
concerned –
people,
political parties,
bureaucracy and
the government
to the socio economic progress of the
country