National Insurance Company faces an ₹8,000 crore solvency shortfall, with a negative 0.49% solvency margin against the regulatory minimum of 1.5%. The insurer plans to address the gap by liquidating key assets, including stakes in Agriculture Insurance Company and India International Insurance Singapore, pending necessary approvals.
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Market participants should brace for a phase where easy returns from broad themes may fade. Selectivity, precise bet sizing, and a sharp bottom-up approach will