Correct option is B
Answer :(B)Significant global presence or international operations.
The company must meet specific financial thresholds:
- Average annual net profit after tax: Over ₹5,000 crore during the last three years.
- Average annual turnover: Over ₹25,000 crore for three years, or
- Average annual net worth: Over ₹15,000 crore for three years.
- These criteria reflect the government's intention to recognize and empower the most successful and strategically important Public Sector Enterprises (PSEs).
- Maharatna status grants these companies greater autonomy in decision-making, allowing them to invest more freely, enter into strategic alliances, and expand their global operations.