Question

Which of the following is not a Public Sector Enterprise in India ?

• A. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)
• B. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
• C. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
• D. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL)

• Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) is a publicly listed company, but it is a subsidiary of the British multinational company Unilever, making it a private sector enterprise.

• BHEL, HPCL, and HAL are all public sector enterprises (PSEs) where the government holds a majority stake.

• BHEL: Owned by the Ministry of Heavy Industries. It is responsible for building the machinery that powers India’s electricity grid.

• HPCL: A subsidiary of ONGC (another public giant), overseen by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.

• HAL: Owned by the Ministry of Defence. It develops India's fighter jets, like the Tejas, and various military helicopters.