Axis Max Life anticipates a smooth merger with Max Financial Services, pending parliamentary approval of the insurance bill. The amendment to the Insurance Act will explicitly permit mergers between insurance and non-insurance entities, addressing a current legal ambiguity. Regulatory clearance, following the NCLT-led process, is expected to take 8 to 12 months after the bill’s enactment.
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