Which of the following company is first to be given the status of Maharatna company?
A. Power Grid Corporation of India
B. National Thermal Power Corporation
C. Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
D. Oil and Natural Gas Corporation
Eligibility requirements for Maharatna companies:
- Should be Navratna-status
- Registered on the ISE (Indian stock exchange) and have a minimum amount of authorized public ownership
- Yearly net profit of over Rs. 5,000 crores -Over the past three years
- 25,000 crores in average yearly revenue over three years, or 15,000 crores in estimated yearly total wealth
- Conduct international business
