News & Media 2nd Dec 2024

Unease over government’s proposal to raise cap on foreign direct investment to 100 per cent

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Yashojit MitraPartner | Mumbai

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The government’s proposal to overhaul its insurance laws, including raising the cap on foreign direct investment (FDI) to 100 per cent, has sparked optimism and unease. In a draft amendment to the Insurance Act of 1938, the finance ministry aims to encourage competition, simplify regulatory processes and expand the market to underserved areas.

To encapsulate on this, Suryamurthy R from The Telegraph writes on “Unease over government’s proposal to raise cap on foreign direct investment to 100 per cent” with insights from our Partner Yashojit Mitra.

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