DIPAM Achieves ₹67,895 Crore in Dividends, Sets New Benchmarks for CPSE Performance

In 2024, the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) achieved significant milestones in its mission to create value for investors, optimise public asset management, and ensure efficient financial planning. The department’s efforts reinforced its strategic approach toward Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), capital markets, and economic growth.

Strong Growth in CPSE Indices

Since the introduction of the New PSE Policy in January 2021, CPSEs have demonstrated robust performance. The NSE CPSE Index has shown a staggering return of 182.36%, while the BSE CPSE Index has grown by 146.92%, as of November 2024. This impressive growth highlights the consistent value creation in CPSEs and the government’s success in aligning their operations with market-driven principles.

Successful IPO Launches and Offer for Sale (OFS)

DIPAM spearheaded Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for prominent entities, including the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) and MSTC Limited. These IPOs garnered an enthusiastic response from investors, reflecting strong market confidence.

Through the Offer for Sale (OFS) mechanism, DIPAM generated ₹13,728 crore by offloading stakes in CPSEs like Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Coal India Limited, Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), SJVN Limited, and Housing & Urban Development Corporation (HUDCO). These efforts not only enhanced liquidity but also resulted in sustained positive momentum for the stocks involved, underscoring investor trust in the government’s calibrated disinvestment strategy.

Record Dividend Receipts and Financial Efficiency

DIPAM’s focus on a consistent dividend policy bore fruitful results in FY 2023-24, with total dividend receipts from CPSEs reaching ₹67,895 crore, surpassing Revised Estimates. For the current fiscal year, as of December 5, 2024, the government has realised ₹30,284 crore in dividend receipts. This highlights the department’s commitment to balancing dividend payouts with sufficient resource retention for CAPEX and growth.

Revised Capital Restructuring Guidelines

Acknowledging evolving market conditions, regulatory shifts, and sectoral changes, DIPAM issued revised Guidelines on Capital Restructuring of CPSEs in 2024. These guidelines, which replace the earlier version from May 2016, aim to enhance the performance of CPSEs through better alignment of management incentives and strategies.

Holistic Public Asset Management Strategy

DIPAM is implementing a comprehensive strategy to maximise CPSE potential:

• Performance Enhancement

Aligning management incentives with performance goals to boost operational efficiency.

• Consistent Dividend Policy

Encouraging regular dividends while ensuring CAPEX and growth through over ₹3 lakh crore in annual investments.

• Value Creation

Driving CPSEs to create value for shareholders, employees, and the broader economy.

• Strategic Disinvestment

Adopting a calibrated approach through IPOs, stock market listings, and gradual minority stake dilution.

Exponential Growth in CPSE Market Capitalisation

CPSEs have significantly outperformed benchmark indices over the past three years (October 7, 2021, to October 7, 2024). The total market capitalisation of listed CPSEs surged from ₹12.10 lakh crore (as of March 31, 2021) to ₹43.65 lakh crore (as of October 11, 2024), marking an impressive 3.61x growth.

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