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India has notified 100% FDI in insurance companies under the automatic route, operationalising the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, which raised the cap from 74%. Foreign investors skip government approval but still need IRDAI clearance, and LIC remains capped at 20%.
India's Finance Ministry has amended FEMA rules to allow 100% FDI in insurance, up from the prior 74% ceiling, with a separate 20% cap retained for LIC. The change lets foreign insurers own Indian subsidiaries outright, removing the need for local joint-venture partners and lowering barriers to entry.
India has notified 100% FDI in insurance under the automatic route, letting foreign investors fully own Indian insurers without prior approval. The change opens the door for JV buyouts and new entrants, though LIC retains its separate 20% FDI cap.
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India has notified 100% FDI in insurance companies under the automatic route, operationalising the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Act, 2025, which raised the cap from 74%. Foreign investors skip government approval but still need IRDAI clearance, and LIC remains capped at 20%.
1mo ago · 3 min · Policy & Government
India's Finance Ministry has amended FEMA rules to allow 100% FDI in insurance, up from the prior 74% ceiling, with a separate 20% cap retained for LIC. The change lets foreign insurers own Indian subsidiaries outright, removing the need for local joint-venture partners and lowering barriers to entry.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
India has notified 100% FDI in insurance under the automatic route, letting foreign investors fully own Indian insurers without prior approval. The change opens the door for JV buyouts and new entrants, though LIC retains its separate 20% FDI cap.
1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government
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