Speaking at an industry event organised by the CII on Tuesday, Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) chairperson Debasish Panda said the 1.4 billion population base offers massive growth opportunities. “There is scope for more than 70 insurance companies to cater to 1.4 billion people. I encourage more conglomerates to enter the insurance sector. It is an exciting time for the industry,” said Panda.
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May 27, 2026