Introduction 

Privatization of certain banks has become a hot topic in the financial sector. Privatization of banks refers to the process of transferring the ownership and control of state-owned or government-controlled banks to private entities or individuals. It has been a topic of debate and implementation in many countries around the world.

The privatization of banks can have several potential benefits. It can lead to increased efficiency and competitiveness within the banking sector. Private banks are driven by profit motives, and as such, they have a greater incentive to streamline operations, improve customer service, and adopt innovative practices. Also, privatization can attract private investment and stimulate economic growth. Moreover, Privatization can reduce the burden on public finances. Governments often support state-owned banks financially, including capital injections and bailouts during financial crises. By transferring ownership to private entities, the responsibility for the bank's financial health shifts to the private sector, relieving the government of potential financial liabilities.

After state-owned lenders started to produce a profit and multiple rounds of consolidation reduced the number of them, the government may convene a panel to create a new list of public sector banks that can be privatized and review its bank privatization plan, according to the Economic Times.

The Central Bank of India and the Indian Overseas Bank were purportedly suggested for privatization to the disinvestment department by Niti Aayog in April 2021, but no final decision was made.

"A new committee may be set up to identify lenders for privatization, which include mid- and small-sized banks, and determine the quantum of the stake sale based on their performance, including their bad loan portfolio among other parameters," an official told ET.

Conclusion 

Some Banks and NBFCs will soon be privatized and it might bring a change in the financial sector. It is crucial for banks and NBFCs to ensure that adequate regulatory frameworks are in place to protect the interests of depositors, maintain financial stability, and prevent monopolistic practices. The committee will soon list the names of banks and NBFCs that shall be privatized.