Finance Minister Confirms LIC's Adani Investments Follow Standard Procedures Without Ministry Interference

Dec 02, 2025 01:26 am CST

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that LIC's investments in Adani Group companies follow strict due diligence protocols without any direction from the Finance Ministry. The state-owned insurer's investment decisions are made independently according to established regulations, with comprehensive oversight mechanisms in place. LIC's exposure to Adani Group represents a small portion of its diverse Rs 41 lakh crore investment portfolio spanning 351 publicly listed companies.