Criteria for the grant of the Maharatna status:

The CPSEs fulfilling the following criteria are eligible to be considered for the grant of the Maharatna status:

(i) Having Navratna status.

(ii) Listed on an Indian stock exchange with minimum prescribed public shareholding under the SEBI regulations.

(iii) Average annual turnover of more than Rs. 25,000 crore, during the last 3 years.

(iv) Average annual net worth of more than Rs. 15,000 crore, during the last 3 years.

(v) Average annual net profit after tax of more than Rs. 5,000 crore, during the last 3 years.

(vi) Should have significant global presence/international operations.