CCEA approves ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI
On 6 November 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved infusion of ₹10,700 crore equity in the Food Corporation of India for working capital in 2024-25, by converting Ways and Means Advance to equity.
Summary
On 6 November 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by PM Narendra Modi approved infusion of ₹10,700 crore of equity in the Food Corporation of India (FCI) for working capital in 2024-25, by converting Ways and Means Advance to equity. FCI began in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore; its authorised capital was raised from ₹11,000 crore to ₹21,000 crore in February 2024, and its equity rose from ₹4,496 crore in 2019-20 to ₹10,157 crore in 2023-24.
Key facts
- Approved
- 6 Nov 2024, CCEA
- Equity
- ₹10,700 crore for working capital, FY 2024-25
- Mode
- Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
- FCI origin
- 1964; authorised capital ₹100 crore, equity ₹4 crore
- Authorised capital
- ₹11,000 cr → ₹21,000 cr (Feb 2024)
- Equity trend
- ₹4,496 cr (2019-20) → ₹10,157 cr (2023-24)
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How much equity infusion in the Food Corporation of India did the CCEA approve on 6 November 2024?
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Correct answer: B — ₹10,700 crore
PIB (Cabinet): the CCEA approved infusion of equity of ₹10,700 crore for working capital in FY 2024-25 in FCI.
The ₹10,700 crore equity infusion in FCI (November 2024) is being made by:
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Correct answer: D — Conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity
PIB (Cabinet): the equity is infused by way of conversion of Ways and Means Advance to equity in 2024-25.
In which year did the Food Corporation of India start its journey?
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Correct answer: A — 1964
PIB (Cabinet): FCI started its journey in 1964 with authorised capital of ₹100 crore and equity of ₹4 crore.