Disinvestment(noun)
The act of selling or reducing an investment or ownership stake, especially when the government sells its shares in a public sector company.
Hindi meaning:विनिवेश
Synonyms: Divestment, Sell-off, Privatization, Stake sale
Antonyms: Investment, Acquisition, Nationalization, Capital infusion
Example: The government announced disinvestment in the PSU to raise funds and improve efficiency.
Trick to remember: Disinvestment = “dis” + “investment” means investment ko hatao by selling shares, especially when govt sells its stake in a PSU.
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