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Insurance FDI to Hit 100% Soon
23 Nov
Summary
- FDI in insurance sector to be raised to 100% soon.
- Bill set for introduction in Parliament's Winter Session.
- Proposal aims to boost growth and ease of business.
The Indian government is preparing to table a pivotal bill in the upcoming Winter Session of Parliament, aiming to increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector to 100%. This session is scheduled to commence on December 1 and conclude on December 19, offering 15 working days for legislative business. The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025, as listed in a Lok Sabha bulletin, signals a significant policy shift.
The proposed legislation seeks to foster deeper market penetration, spur accelerated growth, and enhance the overall ease of doing business within India's insurance industry. Currently, the FDI limit stands at 74%, making this potential increase a substantial boost for foreign investment and industry development. The Finance Minister had earlier highlighted this proposal in the Budget speech.
This enhanced FDI limit is expected to be available for companies that commit to investing their entire premium within India. The move is anticipated to invigorate the insurance sector, encouraging greater capital inflow and contributing to its overall expansion and modernization. The bill's introduction marks a key legislative agenda item for the forthcoming parliamentary session.
