What was the maximum amount that was been provided as financial autonomy by the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of the Union Government to the 'Mini Ratna', Category-I ?

Explanation

To retain the ‘Miniratna’ status, a Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) must have earned profits for the last three consecutive years. A PSU having the Miniratna status has autonomy to invest up to 500 crore rupees without government approval. As of December 2025, India has a total of 26 Navratna companies and 14 Maharatna companies. In October 2024, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was granted the status of the 14th Maharatna company.