India now permits full foreign ownership in insurance firms. However, industry experts believe this change will not immediately bring many new foreign companies. Setting up an insurer requires substantial investment and a long-term view in a competitive market. Existing joint ventures might see increased stakes, but new ventures from scratch are unlikely.
US stocks today: Nasdaq ends lower with tech slip; investors assess softer jobs data
US markets closed mixed as weak June jobs data cooled rate hike fears. Nasdaq fell on tech and chip stock declines, while the Dow rose