All Things Markets

How will FDI hike in insurance sector benefit companies?

Episode Summary

The Insurance Amendment Bill 2021 is passed by parliament to increase FDI limit in the insurance sector to 74% from the current cap of 49%. Besides, country’s biggest insurance company LIC is gearing up to launch its IPO soon. LIC is also the biggest DII which invest directly into equities. So, to understand how these factors will change the landscape of the insurance industry in India, Mint's Nasrin Sultana in conversation with Shyamsunder Bhat, CIO, Exide Life Insurance.