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flag India to raise foreign investment limit in insurance to 100% to boost sector growth.

flag The Indian government plans to introduce the Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2025 during the Winter Session of Parliament, aiming to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector from 74% to 100%. flag The proposed changes, announced in the Union Budget 2025-26, seek to boost insurance penetration, improve ease of doing business, and support the 'Insurance for All by 2047' goal. flag The bill will amend key laws, including the Insurance Act 1938, the Life Insurance Corporation Act 1956, and the IRDA Act 1999, and introduce a composite license, reduce capital requirements for underserved areas, and lower net owned funds for foreign reinsurers. flag It also aims to enhance operational efficiency, attract stable foreign investment, and promote competition and innovation in the sector.

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