74% FDI allowed in insurance sector: amendment to Insurance Act
Introduction For several years, stakeholders in the Indian insurance sector have wanted the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit for Indian insurers to be increased to 74% in parity with the FDI limit applicable to the private banking sector. On 1 February 2021, pursuant to the central budget speech for the financial year 2021-2022, the finance minister announced that the FDI cap for Indian insurers will be increased from 49% to 74%. In addition, it was announced that under the new framework: foreign ownership and control would be allowed with safeguards; the majority of directors on an insu...
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