Insurance Amendment Bill 2025: 100% FDI and LIC Reforms Likely This Winter in Parliament

Last updated: 16 September 2025


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The Indian government is preparing to introduce the Insurance Amendment Bill in the upcoming Winter Parliament session. This bill aims to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100%, a significant increase from the current 74%. The proposed changes, which also include reforms to the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) Act, are intended to enhance competition, improve insurance penetration, and stimulate economic growth. The government hopes these measures will help achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047'.

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has indicated that the Insurance Amendment Bill, which seeks to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in India's insurance sector, may be introduced in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament. The session typically begins in the second half of Novembe
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The Insurance Amendment Bill is expected to be introduced in the upcoming Winter session of Parliament, typically starting in late November.

The primary change is the proposed increase of the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in India's insurance sector from 74% to 100%.

The reforms aim to protect policyholders' interests, enhance their financial security, encourage new market entrants, boost economic growth, and generate employment.

Yes, the government plans to amend the LIC Act, 1956, alongside the Insurance Act, 1938, to empower LIC's board with more operational decision-making.

The government's long-term goal is to achieve 'Insurance for All by 2047', ensuring greater accessibility, efficiency, and ease of doing business in the insurance landscape.




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