Core Insights - Government subsidies are a common and significant financial indicator for A-share listed companies, with a total of 890 companies receiving subsidies amounting to 3.354 billion yuan, covering 31 industries as of the first half of this year [1][12][14] Summary by Sections Government Subsidy Overview - Government subsidies can either serve as "lifelines" for companies to turn losses into profits or as "cover-ups" for operational difficulties [1] - The total amount of government subsidies received by listed companies reached 3.354 billion yuan, with 890 companies benefiting [1][12] Companies with Significant Subsidies - Eight companies received over 100 million yuan in subsidies, including China Petroleum (360 million yuan), Conch Cement (196.96 million yuan), and Gujia Home (139.35 million yuan) [3][4] - China Petroleum leads with a subsidy amount that is 1.8 times the average of the other seven companies, reflecting its status as a central enterprise in the energy sector [5] Industry Impact - The companies receiving substantial subsidies are primarily industry leaders or regional pillars, aligning with government goals to stabilize supply chains and promote industrial upgrades [4][9] - The medical device company Sainuo Medical received 2 million yuan in subsidies, which accounted for 133.53% of its net profit, indicating a heavy reliance on government support [6][8] Sector Analysis - The pharmaceutical and biological sector has the highest number of companies receiving subsidies, totaling 77, followed by machinery equipment (74) and basic chemicals (71) [13] - Traditional industries like textiles and retail have fewer companies receiving subsidies, indicating a policy focus on high-value-added and strategic emerging industries [14] ST Companies and Subsidy Reliance - Among 25 ST companies, only ST Juewei remains profitable, while others are in loss, highlighting the critical role of subsidies in avoiding delisting [10][11] - ST Yingfeitou received the highest subsidy of 6.9004 million yuan, while ST Saiwei received the lowest at 0.01 million yuan [11][10]