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India Opens Insurance Sector to 100% Foreign Ownership

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 Reviews IDBI Bank Divestment Amid Weak Demand

India's government is revisiting its IDBI Bank stake sale after weak investor interest and market volatility slowed progress. A core group of secretaries is reviewing valuations and timelines, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirming the sale will proceed. A revised deal structure or timeline is expected to

FM Warns AI Cyberattacks Threaten National Market Stability

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman warned that one successful cyberattack could disrupt markets nationally, erase wealth, and erode public trust. She pointed to AI-powered tools as making attacks faster, more scalable, and increasingly autonomous. Policy responses from regulators like RBI or SEBI may follow.

Sitharaman Warns SEBI on AI Cyber Threats

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned SEBI that AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfake investment frauds pose serious risks to market stability. A single breach, she said, could disrupt markets nationwide. SEBI may now face pressure to update cybersecurity rules for exchanges and brokers.

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Centre Notifies 100% FDI In Insurance Sector

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

Govt reviews divestment plans, IDBI Bank stake sale

India's government is revisiting its IDBI Bank stake sale after weak investor interest and market volatility slowed progress. A core group of secretaries is reviewing valuations and timelines, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirming the sale will proceed. A revised deal structure or timeline is expected to

2mo ago · 1 min · Markets

'Be Extremely Vigilant': FM Sitharaman Cautions SEBI Against AI-Led Cyber Attacks

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has warned SEBI that AI-driven cyber attacks and deepfake investment frauds pose serious risks to market stability. A single breach, she said, could disrupt markets nationwide. SEBI may now face pressure to update cybersecurity rules for exchanges and brokers.

2mo ago · 1 min · Policy & Government

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