Synopsis The book primarily focuses on issues, consequences and direction of privatisation in India and France. The book debates upon the various policy, procedural, implementation and strategic issues as related to privatisation in India and France and its future course. The book presents various issues under six sections. Besides providing the economic backdrop for the two countries, the book incorporates extensive research inputs on the privatisation scenario, issues and trends in privatisation of energy, telecom, manufacturing and banking and insurance sectors. Several case studies on privatisation in India and France have been incorporated to illustrate the practical problems in the implementation of policy and policy effectiveness. The concluding section briefs about privatisation and its societal ramifications. Drawing inputs from policy makers, experts and researchers in India and France, the book intends to reach out to its readers comprising the policy makers, civil servants, public sector managers, researchers and students of public policy.