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Automatic route for insurance FDI

By Our Special Correspondent

NEW DELHI, OCT. 19. The Government has shifted foreign direct investment in insurance to the automatic route. The foreign equity cap will remain at 26 per cent. The decision was taken following discussions between the Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr. Murasoli Maran, and the Finance Minister, Mr. Yashwant Sinha, earlier today.

With this move, approval of the Foreign Investment Promotion Board will no longer be needed for entry of foreign equity up to 26 per cent in the insurance sector.

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