Q: In this task, you are given a context paragraph, a question based on that and corresponding answer of a question. Your task is to generate supporting fact/knowledge from context paragraph which helps in answering a given question.
A state-owned enterprise (SOE) is a legal entity that undertakes commercial activities on behalf of the state, its owner. The legal status of SOEs varies from being a part of the government to being stock companies with the state as a regular stockholder. The defining characteristics of SOEs are that they have a distinct legal form and are established to operate in commercial affairs and commercial activities. While they may also have public policy objectives (e.g., a state railway company may aim to make transportation more accessible), SOEs should be differentiated from other forms of government agencies or state entities established to pursue purely nonfinancial objectives. Question: What type of legal entity is Biecco Lawrie Limited if it manufactures medium-voltage switchgears as a commercial activity on behalf of the Government of India? Answer: A state-owned enterprise
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A stateowned enterprise SOE is a legal entity that undertakes commercial activities on behalf of the state, its owner.