The Centre has raised nearly Rs 20,000 crore through stake sales and asset monetisation in the first two months of this financial year. This comes as the government faces rising energy and fertiliser costs. Officials are working to boost non-tax revenues to meet spending pressures. The government has also provided support to the oil sector.

Government allocates ₹1.23 lakh crore to stabilize fuel prices amid West Asia crisis, while seeking increased fertilizer subsidies.

NEW DELHI: Over two months into the financial year, the Centre has raked in around Rs 20,000 crore from disinvestment and asset sales, pushing ahead with its strategy to raise…