The central government has raised Rs 25,491 crore so far in 2026 by selling stakes in public sector undertakings (PSUs) through the Offer for Sale (OFS) route. The move is part of efforts to mobilize additional resources and contain the fiscal deficit amid rising expenditure caused by geopolitical tensions and higher crude oil prices. This marks the highest amount raised through OFS since 2015, when the government collected Rs 35,291 crore through stake sales in five listed companies.