Pradeep Baijal, former Trai chairman and disinvestment secretary

“I am happy that disinvesment is on the agenda and the targets are very ambitious. But it talks about minority disinvestment and so I am a bit disappointed. However, it is a good start.”

Abheek Barua, chief economist, HDFC Bank

“The fiscal gap cannot be brought down to 3 per cent just through disinvestment. I think political opposition matters less now. An increase in FDI limit for regular insurance companies is something that has been contemplated.”

 Ila Patnaik, senior fellow at National Institute of Public Finance and Policy

“It was important for this government to give a signal that it will go ahead with reforms. Economic Survey is a statement that the chief economic advisor puts down things that the government wants to see. It is optimistic signs that they have got all this into the survey.”

 Ashvin Parekh, partner, E&Y

“The issue of disinvestment should be seriously addressed. A framework is essential for mopping up Rs 25,000 crore through disinvestment.”