India’s life insurance sector experienced an 8.43% surge in new business premiums in April 2025, reaching ₹21,965 crore, fueled primarily by LIC’s strong performance. Private insurers collectively grew by 6%, with HDFC Life leading among listed players with a significant 23.37% premium jump. Industry experts anticipate traditional savings products will gain traction amid softening interest rates and volatile equity markets.
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