Govt's Monetization Plan May Target Power, Mining

The FM unveiled Asset Monetization Plan 2.0, targeting ₹10 trillion by monetizing govt assets

- Rhik Kundu

The Union government's ambitious Asset Monetization Plan 2.0 (2025-2030) will likely focus on power transmission, mining, and petroleum, with high-value assets like transmission lines opened for private participation while aiming to increase its annual monetization target to ₹2-2.5 trillion in 2025-26, two people familiar with the matter told Mint.

In the Budget 2025, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the second Asset Monetization Plan (2025-30), targeting ₹10 trillion by monetizing government-owned assets and reinvesting the proceeds into new infrastructure projects.

However, an annual target was not announced in the budget.

"One asset category available for monetization is transmission lines with state transmission agencies, which is a strong option. However, the decision ultimately rests with each state," said the first person mentioned above, who spoke on condition of anonymity.