Question

What is disinvestment? Does it refer to revenue receipt or capital receipt of the government? Give an example. ​

Answer 1

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☞☞Disinvestment refers to the withdrawal of existing investment.

☞☞Example :- The government of India is undertaking disinvestment by selling it's share in the Maruti Udyog.

☞☞It is a capital receipt of the government, as it reduces assets of the government.

Answer 2

Answer:

Revenue receipts includes proceeds of taxes and other duties levied by the Centre, interest and dividend on investments made by the government, fees and other receipts for services rendered by the government. These implies the governments cash inflow.