Question : FDI IN INSURANCE SECTOR



(a) the companies registered under IRDA Act, so far to start insurance business in the country; and

(b) the Foreign Direct Investment involved in the business?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE (SHRI BALA SAHEB VIKHE PATIL)


a) IRDA has informed that 7 life insurance companies and 5 General Insurance companies have been granted registration to commence business in India.

b) Foreign Direct investment as paid up capital in 11 Indian insurance companies is Rs. 359.15 crores.