Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, H D Kumaraswamy on Saturday clarified that he was misquoted on his purported remarks regarding the United States semiconductor firm Micron.
"We have appointed a committee to examine the structure and functioning of four companies (MSTC, FSNL, KIOCL and HSCL) and make recommendations regarding their re-organisation, merger with other companies or other structural re-organisation as warranted," Steel Secretary P K Rastogi told PTI. The steel ministry is of the view that the proposed restructuring will enhance the efficiency and profitability of these companies, Rastogi said.
Come April, steel prices are likely to skyrocket on the back of an expected 65 per cent increase in iron ore prices.
The finance ministry has short listed 11 PSUs for a possible buyback of shares in the ongoing financial year
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