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.
Losing $1 billion a day: Gurmeet Chadha urges PMO, Finance Ministry to revisit capital gains tax, STT
Gurmeet Chadha has urged the government to revisit capital gains tax and STT, citing sustained foreign capital outflows. He claims India is losing nearly $1