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“I am in favour of disinvestment. But if a disinvested company has to tie up with a government company for its livelihood, there is a problem.” quote by Ratan Tata
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“I am in favour of disinvestment. But if a disinvested company has to tie up with a government company for its livelihood, there is a problem.”

Ratan Tata

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Source Interview: Business Insights with Ratan Tata, 2015

Disinvestment is good, but reliance on government partners creates dependency issues.

In simple terms: Disinvestment works unless the firm must depend on the government.

Key Takeaway

Avoid reliance on government ties after privatization.

Themes

economics policy privatization

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

policy business strategy

When to use this quote

  • privatization strategy
  • public‑private ventures
  • investment decisions
  • regulatory risk

Key Concepts

dependency government partnership market dynamics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can privatized firms ensure independence?
  • What safeguards protect against over‑reliance on state partners?
A Different Perspective

Government involvement may limit operational freedom and profitability.

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