Centre Notifies 100% FDI In Insurance Sector
by Lokesh Choudhary · Inc42SUMMARY
- The Centre has allowed up to 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route
- The government said that the measure is expected to attract stable long-term investment, facilitate technology transfer, support greater insurance penetration and social protection
- Under the new rules, foreign investment in insurance companies would not require prior government approval, but will remain subject to regulatory clearance from IRDI