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This podcast discusses the Indian government's reliance on dividends from public sector undertakings (PSUs) to fund its expenses and the potential consequences of this practice on the financial stability of PSUs.
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- The government wants PSUs to pay higher dividends to bridge the gap between spending and earnings.
- Encouraging PSUs to pay higher dividends can attract investors, boost company value, and potentially reduce the government's stake.
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The Indian government relies on various sources of revenue, including taxes and investments.
The Indian government generates revenue through taxes like income tax and indirect taxes such as GST, customs, and excise duties. Additionally, the government earns money from investments in companies like SBI, where it owns a stake and may sell part of it. Each year, the government estimates its revenue and outlines expenses accordingly. However, if the economy weakens or the stock market falters, tax revenue may decrease, and there may be difficulty finding buyers for PSU shares being sold. In such cases, the government may have to borrow more money, which poses risks.
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