FDI in insurance
India Proposes 100% FDI in Insurance Sector with New Amendment Bill: Comprehensive Reforms for Policyholder Protection and Market Growth
Dec 16, 2025 04:22 pm CST
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has introduced the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, which proposes increasing FDI limits in insurance to 100%, establishes a Policyholders' Protection Fund, and creates a framework for digital infrastructure in the sector. The comprehensive reforms aim to achieve "Insurance for All by 2047" while strengthening consumer protection and regulatory governance.
India Approves 100% Foreign Direct Investment in Insurance Sector: A Major Reform for Market Growth
Dec 13, 2025 01:38 pm CST
The Indian Union Cabinet has approved a landmark bill to increase foreign direct investment in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%, aiming to enhance market penetration, accelerate industry growth, and improve ease of doing business. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 includes provisions for policyholder protection, requires top management positions to include Indian citizens, and forms part of comprehensive reforms to achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'.