{"id":10180,"date":"2024-09-06T05:48:44","date_gmt":"2024-09-06T05:48:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/?p=10180"},"modified":"2026-01-09T05:34:05","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T05:34:05","slug":"list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Miniratna Companies in India 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Miniratna companies are a group of public sector enterprises in India that are considered relatively small but still important in terms of their operations and contributions to the economy. The Government of India categorizes these companies under the \u201cMiniratna\u201d status to recognize their performance and to provide them with certain financial and operational autonomy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog, we will discuss the significance of \u201cMiniratna\u201d status, the criteria for earning it, and an overview of the top Miniratna companies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Overview_of_Miniratna_Companies\" title=\"Overview of Miniratna Companies\">Overview of Miniratna Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Top_Miniratna_Companies_in_India_Based_on_Market_Capitalization\" title=\"Top Miniratna Companies in India Based on Market Capitalization\">Top Miniratna Companies in India Based on Market Capitalization<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Overview_of_the_Miniratna_Companies\" title=\"Overview of the Miniratna Companies\">Overview of the Miniratna Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Performance_of_the_Miniratna_Companies\" title=\"Performance of the Miniratna Companies\">Performance of the Miniratna Companies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Key_Performance_Indicators_KPIs\" title=\"Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)\">Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/wp-api.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-miniratna-companies-in-india\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-miniratna-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_Miniratna_Companies\"><\/span>Overview of Miniratna Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government grants Miniratna status to a group of public sector companies based on their historical revenue and profit figures. These businesses are given the ability to make decisions by the government, which helps them operate more effectively in their respective industries. These enterprises work under the jurisdiction of the Government of India yet enjoy a great degree of decision-making power in terms of everyday operations, which includes investments, joint ventures, and other commercial decisions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Miniratna companies are divided into two different categories based on the financial position of the companies \u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Miniratna Category I<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The company must satisfy the following conditions to earn a Miniratna Category-I status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company must have continuously made a profit for the last three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A pre-tax profit of at least 30 crores in one of the previous three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company must have a positive net worth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Miniratna Category II<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The company must satisfy the following conditions to earn a Miniratna Category-II status:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A company must have continuously made a profit for the last three years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The company must have a positive net worth.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, to become a Miniratna company, the company should not have defaulted in the repayment of loans or interest payments and shall not depend upon budgetary support or Government guarantees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-top-miniratna-companies-in-india-based-on-market-capitalization\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Miniratna_Companies_in_India_Based_on_Market_Capitalization\"><\/span>Top Miniratna Companies in India Based on Market Capitalization<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The top Miniratna stocks in 2026 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India.jpg\" alt=\"Top Miniratna Companies in India \" class=\"wp-image-10185\" style=\"width:576px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/cms-resources.pocketful.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Top-Miniratna-Companies-in-India.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.No.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Miniratna Stocks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>1<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/indian-railway-finance-corporation-ltd\">Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>2<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/indian-railway-cateringtourism-corporation-ltd\">Indian Railway Catering &amp; Tourism Corporation Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>3<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/cochin-shipyard-ltd\">Cochin Shipyard Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>4<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/bharat-dynamics-ltd\">Bharat Dynamics Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>5<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/hindustan-copper-ltd\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><strong>6<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/stocks\/kiocl-ltd\">KIOCL Ltd.<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Company<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Market Capitalization (In Crores)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Current Market Price (in INR)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">52-Week High (in INR)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">52-Week Low (in INR)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,50,549&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">115<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">229&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">115<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Catering &amp; Tourism Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53,520&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">669<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,148&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">668<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cochin Shipyard Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">33,119<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,259<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2,979&nbsp;<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">713<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bharat Dynamics Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">35,786<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">976<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,795<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">776<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19,848<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">205<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">416<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">&nbsp;204<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KIOCL Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14,088<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">232<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">512<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">231<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(As of 28th February 2025)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-maharatna-companies-in-india\/\"><strong> <\/strong>List of Maharatna Companies in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-overview-of-the-miniratna-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overview_of_the_Miniratna_Companies\"><\/span>Overview of the Miniratna Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A brief overview of Miniratna companies is given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-1-indian-railway-finance-corporation-ltd\">1. Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd. was established in 1986 as the financial arm of the Indian Railway. The IRFC is governed by the Ministry of Railways. The company\u2019s main goal is to raise capital through various means, such as issuing bonds, etc. The international capital market is another source of funding for the company. In 2021, the company launched its initial public offering (IPO) and was listed on the Indian stock exchanges. The company\u2019s main office is located in New Delhi.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-2-indian-railways-catering-and-tourism-corporation-ltd\">2. Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Ministry of Railways formed the Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation of India (IRCTC), a public sector organization. To modernize Indian Railways\u2019 tourist and online ticketing operations, IRCTC was founded in 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2002, they introduced irctc.co.in, an online ticketing platform. With this website, customers may make online reservations for tickets. Subsequently, they began providing more services, such as catering services for Indian Railways. The IRCTC mobile application was introduced in response to the growth in smartphone usage and technical advancements. It provides users with a quick way to order tickets, check train schedules, and access other services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-3-cochin-shipyard-ltd\">3. Cochin Shipyard Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Cochin Shipyard was established by the Indian government in 1972, and the company\u2019s shipyard is located in Kochi, Kerala. The business delivered the MV Rani Padmini, a bulk carrier, as its maiden vessel in 1981. The business constructed the INS Vikrant, India\u2019s first aircraft carrier. The company went public in 2017 to raise funds to modernize its infrastructure. Its main office is located in Kochi, Kerala.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-4-bharat-dynamics-ltd\">4. Bharat Dynamics Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government formed Bharat Dynamics Ltd. in 1970 as a public-sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. The business was founded with the primary goal of producing guided weaponry. The company has created the Prithvi, Akash, and Nag Missiles in partnership with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). 2018 saw the company\u2019s listing on the Indian Stock Exchange. The company\u2019s headquarters is in Hyderabad.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-5-hindustan-copper-ltd\">5. Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Hindustan Copper was established by the Indian government in 1967 as a central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Mines. The company\u2019s primary goal is to explore the nation\u2019s copper mining potential. The business took over the mines from NMDC Limited in 1967. The corporation is currently engaged in exploring new mines to boost production. The company\u2019s main office is located in Kolkata.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\" id=\"h-6-kiocl-ltd\">6. KIOCL Ltd.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Indian government established KIOCL, formerly known as Kudremukh Iron Ore Company Limited, in 1976. It is a department of the Ministry of Steel. According to a Supreme Court ruling, the company\u2019s mines were shut down in 2005. Following this, the company began importing iron ore from various suppliers, including Brazil. The company is searching for a new mining lease to guarantee a steady supply of iron ore. The organization\u2019s headquarters is in Bangalore.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-performance-of-the-miniratna-companies\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Performance_of_the_Miniratna_Companies\"><\/span>Performance of the Miniratna Companies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Company<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1-Year Return<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">3-Year Return<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5-Year Return<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-24.52%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">439.11%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">363.98%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Catering &amp; Tourism Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-30.29%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-14.29%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">81.54%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cochin Shipyard Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45.39%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">776.17%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">628.70%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bharat Dynamics Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2.14%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">360.40%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">575.58%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-19.44%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">80.48%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">529.77%<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KIOCL Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-52.28%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11.45%<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">126.62%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(As of 28th February 2025)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-performance-indicators-kpis\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Performance_Indicators_KPIs\"><\/span>Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Company<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ROE (in %<strong>)<\/strong><\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ROCE(in %)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Debt to Equity (x)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P\/E&nbsp;<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">P\/B<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Finance Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13.03<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">53.32<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">8.38<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">36.50<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">4.79<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Indian Railway Catering &amp; Tourism Corporation Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">34.40<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">45.47<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">62.24<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">22.87<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Cochin Shipyard Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15.65<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">19.98<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">59.87<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10.28<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Bharat Dynamics Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">16.84<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">11.33<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">82.35<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">14.12<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Hindustan Copper Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12.92<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">15.74<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">87.86<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">13.91<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">KIOCL Ltd.<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-4.34<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-2.31<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">0.03<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">-326.56<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">12.93<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>(All the above data is of the year ended March 2024)<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/list-of-top-navratna-companies-in-india\/\">Top Navratna Companies list in India<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In conclusion, Miniratna Companies of India significantly contribute to the nation\u2019s economic growth. These businesses demonstrate consistent financial performance, effective operational efficiency, and the ability to strike a balance between profitability and social welfare. These businesses are regarded as excellent investment options, but before making investment decisions, it\u2019s wise to consider your risk tolerance and speak with an investing professional.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-small-font-size\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">S.NO.<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">Check Out These Interesting Posts You Might Enjoy!<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">1<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-tata-group-small-cap-stocks\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-tata-group-small-cap-stocks\/\">List of Best Tata Group Small Cap Stocks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">2<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-aviation-stocks-list\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-aviation-stocks-list\/\">List of Aviation Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">3<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-midcap-it-stocks-list\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-midcap-it-stocks-list\/\">Best Midcap IT Stocks List<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">4<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-monopoly-stocks-in-india\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-monopoly-stocks-in-india\/\">List of Best Monopoly Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">5<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/most-expensive-stocks-in-india\/\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/most-expensive-stocks-in-india\/\">Top 10 Most Expensive Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">6<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-chemical-stocks-in-india\/\">List of Best Chemical Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">7<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-cement-stocks-in-india\/\">List of Best Cement Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">8<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-agro-chemicals-sector-stocks-list\/\">10 Best Agro Chemicals Sector Stocks<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">9<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-railway-stocks-in-india\/\">List of Best Railway Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\">10<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-left\" data-align=\"left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pocketful.in\/blog\/best-footwear-stocks-in-india\/\">List Of Best Footwear Stocks in India<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"saswp-faq-block-section\"><ol style=\"list-style-type:none\"><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How many Miniratna companies in India 2024?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">There are 76 Miniratna companies in India, of which 64 are under Category I, and 12 are under Category II.\u00a0<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How many Miniratna companies are there in Category 1?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">There are 64 Miniratna companies in Category-I as of 2024. These companies have demonstrated consistent profitability and operational efficiency.<\/p><li style=\"list-style-type: none\"><h3 class=\"\">How many Miniratna companies are there in Category 1?<\/h3><p class=\"saswp-faq-answer-text\">There are 12 Miniratna companies in Category-II as of 2024. 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