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India Opens Insurance Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership

India has allowed 100% FDI in insurance through the automatic route, removing the requirement for prior government approval. Foreign investors must still obtain an IRDAI licence to operate, but can now fully own Indian insurance companies without a separate clearance.

India Opens Insurance Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership

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.

LIC Board Approves 1-for-1 Bonus Share Issue

LIC's board has approved a 1-for-1 bonus share issue, creating over 632 crore new shares worth approximately ₹6,325 crore via capitalisation of reserves as of December 31, 2025. The move doubles the share count without cash outflow, improving secondary market liquidity while compressing per-share earnings metrics. A re

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Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route

India has allowed 100% FDI in insurance through the automatic route, removing the requirement for prior government approval. Foreign investors must still obtain an IRDAI licence to operate, but can now fully own Indian insurance companies without a separate clearance.

1mo ago · 2 min · Policy & Government

LIC board approves 1-for-1 bonus issue

LIC's board has approved a 1-for-1 bonus share issue, creating over 632 crore new shares worth approximately ₹6,325 crore via capitalisation of reserves as of December 31, 2025. The move doubles the share count without cash outflow, improving secondary market liquidity while compressing per-share earnings metrics. A re

2mo ago · 1 min · Business

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