Centre allows 100% FDI in insurance via auto route"Foreign investment in this sector shall be subject to compliance with the provisions of the Insurance Act, 1938(4 of 1938), and the condit...
03 May, 2026, 12.16 AM IST
India notifies 100% foreign investment in insurance sector, LIC limit stays at 20%The central government has notified 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in insurance companies under the automatic route, allowing foreign...
02 May, 2026, 06.42 PM IST
Lost insurance records? Here’s how IRDAI’s Public Insurance Registry aims to fix the problem for policyholdersIndia's insurance sector is set for a major upgrade. The IRDAI is creating a Public Insurance Registry and Bima Sugam platform. These initi...
26 Mar, 2026, 04.02 PM IST
Earn up to Rs 7000 every month with LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana; Check how to apply, documents and eligibilityLife Insurance Corporation of India launched LIC Bima Sakhi Yojana. This scheme aims to empower women. It offers them a chance to earn mont...
31 Jul, 2025, 12.33 PM IST
LIC signs MoU with rural development ministry to promote Bima Sakhi YojanaLife Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has partnered with the Ministry of Rural Development to promote its Bima Sakhi Yojana in rural ar...
21 Jul, 2025, 10.53 PM IST
LIC aims to enrol 1 lakh Bima Sakhi in 12 monthsLIC aims to recruit 1 lakh Bima Sakhi over the next year, investing up to Rs 840 crore in stipends as part of a women's empowerment initiat...
09 Dec, 2024, 06.32 PM IST
Security beefed up in Panipat for PM Modi's visit on MondayPM Modi visits Panipat on Monday. He will launch LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana. The scheme empowers women. He will also lay the foundation stone ...
09 Dec, 2024, 06.42 AM IST
LIC to play key role in achieving 'Insurance For All by 2047: ChairmanLIC is planning to launch a product specifically designed for rural areas to achieve 'Insurance For All by 2047'. The product will consist ...
17 Dec, 2023, 03.35 PM IST
Insurtech startup BimaKavach gets IRDAI licence for corporate insuranceBimaKavach sells corporate insurance products, mainly targeting small and medium enterprises. It currently has a portfolio of 18 insurance ...
16 Oct, 2023, 03.17 PM IST
Irdai issues draft Bima Vahaks guidelinesRegulator Irdai on Thursday came out with draft guidelines for 'Bima Vahaks (BV)', which seeks to establish a dedicated distribution channe...
01 Jun, 2023, 08.43 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi to soon launch smart card for 40 crore unorganised workersPM Narendra Modi will soon launch a smart card scheme for over 40 crore unorganised workers in the country to provide them various social s...
10 Feb, 2016, 11.17 PM IST
LIC signs pact with JCC Bank for insurance Coverage PMJJBYLIC inked a deal with Jammu Central Cooperative Bank for providing life insurance coverage to account holders under the Pradhan Mantri Jeev...
08 May, 2015, 08.09 PM IST
- India to launch shipping service to Myanmar, Bangladesh to boost ties
Launching of the regular coastal shipping service will not only reduce burden on road network but will also increase trade between the two ...
29 Aug, 2014, 11.26 AM IST
- LIC launches two non linked plans
Life Insurance Corporation today said it has launched two new non linked plans -- Bima Account I and Bima Account II.
02 Feb, 2011, 05.56 PM IST
- Coimbatore division of LIC to sell 6 lakh policies in 2008-09
The Coimbatore division of Life Insurance Corporation of India has set itself a target of selling six lakh policies in 2008/09, R Palaniswa...
01 Sep, 2008, 05.06 PM IST
- Micro insurance products may escape service tax net
Micro insurance products may get exemption from service tax. A proposal to this effect is being considered by the finance ministry to reduc...
09 Jan, 2008, 01.46 AM IST
- Jubilee star LIC plans a golden shower for staff
Life Insurance Corporation of India is celebrating its golden jubilee in style - it’s dishing out an 800-kg gold bonanza to its employees a...
02 Sep, 2006, 02.05 AM IST