The government plans to introduce a bill in the upcoming Winter session to raise FDI in the insurance sector to 100%, aiming to deepen penetration and boost growth. Amendments to the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act 1956, and IRDA Act 1999 are also proposed to strengthen financial security and encourage market entry.
Banks seek easing of guarantee curbs to draw more NRI funds
Indian banks are asking the Reserve Bank of India to remove a guarantee restriction. This move aims to attract money from the Indian diaspora. Banks