{"id":35570,"date":"2024-03-27T07:39:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-27T07:39:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=35570"},"modified":"2024-03-27T07:39:09","modified_gmt":"2024-03-27T07:39:09","slug":"bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Bharat 22 &#8211; UPSC Economy Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-economy?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Blog+Economy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/17-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bharat 22, a pioneering initiative by the Government of India, symbolizes a dynamic blend of economic resilience and strategic diversification. Launched with the vision to bolster India&#8217;s investment landscape and propel growth across diverse sectors, Bharat 22 represents a curated portfolio comprising leading public sector enterprises, blue-chip companies, and strategic holdings. This ambitious undertaking not only reflects the government&#8217;s commitment to fostering economic prosperity but also underscores its strategic approach towards asset monetization and wealth creation. With its comprehensive scope and strategic composition, Bharat 22 emerges as a cornerstone in India&#8217;s journey towards building a robust, self-reliant economy poised for sustainable development and global competitiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e33ab74f5c1\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e33ab74f5c1\"  \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#What_is_Exchange_Traded_Fund\" title=\"What is Exchange Traded Fund?\">What is Exchange Traded Fund?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#Bharat_22_ETF\" title=\"Bharat 22 ETF\">Bharat 22 ETF<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#Why_is_it_important\" title=\"Why is it important?\">Why is it important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#1_What_is_Bharat_22\" title=\"1. What is Bharat 22?\">1. What is Bharat 22?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#2_Which_companies_are_included_in_Bharat_22\" title=\"2. Which companies are included in Bharat 22?\">2. Which companies are included in Bharat 22?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#3_How_does_investing_in_Bharat_22_benefit_investors\" title=\"3. How does investing in Bharat 22 benefit investors?\">3. How does investing in Bharat 22 benefit investors?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#4_What_are_the_key_features_of_Bharat_22_ETF\" title=\"4. What are the key features of Bharat 22 ETF?\">4. What are the key features of Bharat 22 ETF?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#5_How_can_investors_participate_in_Bharat_22\" title=\"5. How can investors participate in Bharat 22?\">5. How can investors participate in Bharat 22?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/bharat-22-upsc-economy-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Exchange_Traded_Fund\"><\/span><strong>What is Exchange Traded Fund?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) functions similarly to stocks, as it is a type of investment fund traded on stock exchanges.&nbsp;<\/li><li>ETFs typically comprise assets like stocks, commodities, or bonds and usually utilize an arbitrage mechanism.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The aim is to maintain trading close to its net asset value, although occasional deviations can happen.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Investors may find ETFs appealing due to their cost-effectiveness, tax efficiency, and similarities to stocks.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The Bharat-22 ETF, the second ETF introduced by the Government of India after the CPSE ETF, is consequently drawing interest from investors in the stock market.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Bharat_22_ETF\"><\/span><strong>Bharat 22 ETF<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Bharat 22 ETF is poised to mirror the performance of 22 stocks slated for government disinvestment.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Each unit of the ETF represents a portion of the fund, with issued units available for trading on exchanges at quoted prices.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The ETF will encompass six sectors: basic materials, energy, finance, FMCG, industrials, and utilities.&nbsp;<\/li><li>In addition to public sector banks, miners, construction firms, and energy giants, it will incorporate some of the government&#8217;s holdings in SUUTI (Specified Undertaking of Unit Trust of India).&nbsp;<\/li><li>ICICI Prudential AMC will oversee the management of the Bharat 22 ETF, with Asia Index serving as the index provider. The index will undergo annual rebalancing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_important\"><\/span><strong>Why is it important?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The ETF mechanism has emerged as a savvy and efficient tool for the government to achieve its disinvestment objectives, playing a crucial role in managing the fiscal deficit.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Through the ETF route, the government can strategically divest small stakes (typically 2-3 percent) across a diverse array of assets, offering a streamlined approach.&nbsp;<\/li><li>Notably, the Bharat 22 ETF surpasses the CPSE ETF with over double the number of stocks (10 stocks) and boasts broader sector coverage, enhancing its appeal to investors.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Bharat_22\"><\/span><strong>1. What is Bharat 22?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bharat 22 is an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) created by the Government of India to divest its stake in 22 select Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs), Public Sector Banks (PSBs), and other strategic holdings. It was launched to facilitate disinvestment and promote broader participation of retail and institutional investors in India&#8217;s public sector undertakings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_companies_are_included_in_Bharat_22\"><\/span><strong>2. Which companies are included in Bharat 22?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bharat 22 comprises a diverse portfolio of companies spanning various sectors such as finance, energy, utilities, and industrials. Some prominent constituents include State Bank of India (SBI), Coal India Ltd, Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL), Power Grid Corporation of India Ltd (PGCIL), and Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL), among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_does_investing_in_Bharat_22_benefit_investors\"><\/span><strong>3. How does investing in Bharat 22 benefit investors?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investing in Bharat 22 offers investors exposure to a diversified basket of well-established, government-owned companies with strong fundamentals and growth potential. Additionally, the ETF provides a convenient and cost-effective way for investors to gain exposure to multiple blue-chip stocks simultaneously, reducing individual company risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_key_features_of_Bharat_22_ETF\"><\/span><strong>4. What are the key features of Bharat 22 ETF?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Bharat 22 ETF offers several attractive features, including a diversified portfolio of 22 CPSEs and PSBs, transparent and efficient pricing through the ETF mechanism, low expense ratio compared to actively managed funds, and the potential for capital appreciation and dividends from underlying companies&#8217; performance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_can_investors_participate_in_Bharat_22\"><\/span><strong>5. How can investors participate in Bharat 22?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Investors can participate in Bharat 22 by purchasing units of the ETF through stock exchanges where it is listed, such as the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). The ETF units can be bought and sold like stocks, offering liquidity and flexibility to investors. 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