Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises.

OR

Define a Departmental Undertaking. Explain its main features.

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Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises.

OR

Define a Departmental Undertaking. Explain its main features.

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> [!TLDR]
> Private sector enterprises are owned by private individuals for profit; public sector enterprises are owned by Government for public welfare. A Departmental Undertaking is the oldest, simplest public-enterprise form, run exactly like a government department.
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> ### Part 1 — Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises
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> | Basis | Private Sector Enterprises | Public Sector Enterprises |
> |---|---|---|
> | **Ownership** | Owned by private individuals/shareholders | Owned by Central/State Government |
> | **Control/Management** | Controlled and managed by private owners/Board | Controlled and managed by the Government |
> | **Primary objective** | Profit maximisation | Public welfare and service, with reasonable surplus |
> | **Capital source** | Raised by promoters/shareholders/private borrowing | Provided mainly from government budget/public funds |
> | **Accountability** | Accountable to private shareholders | Accountable to the Government/Parliament/Legislature and ultimately the public |
> | **Examples** | Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Infosys | Indian Railways, LIC, ONGC, SBI |
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> ### Part 2 (OR) — Departmental Undertaking
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> A **Departmental Undertaking** is the oldest and simplest form of public sector enterprise. It is organised, financed and controlled in essentially the same way as any other government department — it functions as a wing/department of the ministry concerned, e.g., the **Railways** (Ministry of Railways) and the **Post and Telegraph Department** (Ministry of Communications).
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> **Main features:**
> 1. **Part of the government** — it is not a separate legal entity; it is a department of the ministry concerned, headed by one of its officers who reports to the minister.
> 2. **Financed through the government budget** — its capital requirements are met from annual budget appropriations voted by Parliament/Legislature.
> 3. **Revenue deposited into the treasury** — income earned is credited to the **Co

Q.Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises.

Concept understanding — Company Formation Stages

Company Formation Stages — From Idea to Legal Entity

The Core Idea

Stage 1: Promotion

Stage 2: Incorporation

Stage 3: Subscription (or Capital Subscription)

Stage 4: Commencement of Business

Part 1 — Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises

Part 2 (OR) — Departmental Undertaking

Basis	Private Sector Enterprises	Public Sector Enterprises
Ownership	Owned by private individuals/shareholders	Owned by Central/State Government
Control/Management	Controlled and managed by private owners/Board	Controlled and managed by the Government
Primary objective	Profit maximisation	Public welfare and service, with reasonable surplus
Capital source	Raised by promoters/shareholders/private borrowing	Provided mainly from government budget/public funds
Accountability	Accountable to private shareholders	Accountable to the Government/Parliament/Legislature and ultimately the public
Examples	Tata Steel, Reliance Industries, Infosys	Indian Railways, LIC, ONGC, SBI

Q.Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises.

Part 1 — Distinguish between Private Sector and Public Sector Enterprises

Part 2 (OR) — Departmental Undertaking

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