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Which of the following Central Public Sector Enterprises does NOT have the 'Maharatna' status (as on January 2021)?

This question was previously asked in
RRB NTPC 2019 CBT 1 Question Paper (8-Mar-2021) (Shift 2)
The correct answer is
Oil India Limited

Maharatna Status CPSEs: January 2021

The 'Maharatna' status is the highest category conferred upon Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) in India, recognizing their significant operational and financial strength. This status requires meeting stringent criteria related to turnover, net worth, and profitability over recent years.

Maharatna CPSEs Identified (as of Jan 2021)

As of January 2021, several CPSEs held the prestigious Maharatna status. Based on the provided options, the following were among them:

  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL)
  • GAIL (India) Limited
  • Coal India Limited (CIL)

CPSE Status Analysis

To determine which CPSE did NOT have Maharatna status by January 2021, let's examine the options:

  • Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL): Was a Maharatna CPSE.
  • GAIL (India) Limited: Was a Maharatna CPSE.
  • Coal India Limited (CIL): Was a Maharatna CPSE.
  • Oil India Limited (OIL): This CPSE was a Navratna company and did not achieve Maharatna status until later. Therefore, as of January 2021, Oil India Limited did NOT possess the Maharatna status.

Thus, Oil India Limited is the correct identification among the choices provided.

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