LIC notifies hike in gratuity limit to Rs 5 lakh for its agentsThe Finance Ministry in September had approved a series of welfare measures, including enhancement of the gratuity limit and family pension...
15 Dec, 2023, 08.17 PM IST
FEMA rejig clears decks for 20% FDI in LICFEMA notification was required to operationalise provisions DPIIT issued through press note including FDI policy changes that will allow la...
14 Apr, 2022, 12.41 AM IST
Cabinet approves up to 20% FDI in IPO bound LIC: ReportIndia's biggest insurance company plans to float a stake of 5% to raise about $8 billion next month for the south Asian nation's largest in...
26 Feb, 2022, 03.46 PM IST
Govt may not need to amend any law for permitting foreign participation in LIC IPOApart from the government and Reserve Bank, foreign investment in the insurance sector is also regulated by the Insurance Act, IRDA Act and...
07 Oct, 2021, 08.30 AM IST
LIC to have Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director; government does away with Chairman postCompanies that have a market capitalisation of more than Rs 1 lakh crore at the time of listing can now sell just five per cent of their sh...
08 Jul, 2021, 05.21 PM IST
LIC IPO: Govt likely to invite bids from merchant bankers this monthThe government is likely to invite bids from merchant bankers this month for managing LIC disinvestment as it moves ahead with plans to lau...
04 Jul, 2021, 02.20 PM IST
Govt extends retirement age of LIC chairman to 62 yearsThe changes made in the rules will be called the Life Insurance Corporation of India (Staff) Amendment Rules, 2021, according to a governme...
02 Jul, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
Hold an LIC policy? Smile! You will have a quota in the IPO"In the Finance Bill 2021-22, it has been proposed to have a reservation on a competitive basis, to an extent of up to 10 per cent of the i...
10 Feb, 2021, 09.42 AM IST
LIC IPO may spill over to next fiscalDIPAM Secretary Tuhin Kanta Pandey said the pre-IPO work of LIC is going on at four stages and only after the four stages converge, then a ...
25 Oct, 2020, 10.50 AM IST
Government evaluates option to list LIC abroadThe government has already announced its intent for an initial public offer (IPO) by the insurance giant, while also amending the Companies...
03 Oct, 2020, 10.42 AM IST
Two things about Modi's LIC move leave many MPs curiousThe FM said in her budget speech that the govt proposes to sell a part of its holding in LIC through an IPO.
06 Feb, 2020, 11.13 AM IST
ET View: List Life Insurance Corporation swiftlyLIC's value will also help put govt finances in better shape & create a level playing field in insurance.
29 Jul, 2019, 01.11 PM IST
- AIIEA asks Centre to withdraw LIC Amendment Bill
AIIEA has asked Centre to withdraw the proposed LIC Amendment Bill (2009 & Insurance Law Bill, failing which it would go on agitation
28 Aug, 2011, 03.21 PM IST
- LIC eyes a buyout in Australia or New Zealand
Financial sector juggernaut LIC is now on the look out for a potential buy abroad. The company is planning to use its massive cash reserve ...
17 Nov, 2006, 01.04 AM IST
- Govt guarantee on LIC policies to continue
Life Insurance Corporation’s (LIC) 16 crore policyholders can heave a sigh of relief with the government planning to continue with its guar...
12 Oct, 2006, 01.52 AM IST
- Irda wants Govt to revoke guarantee for LIC policies
In its effort to ensure a level-playing field for private players in the insurance industry, the Irda has recommended that the government s...
22 Sep, 2006, 08.10 PM IST
- LIC faces Rs 7,000-cr solvency margin gap
The LIC will have to provide for an additional Rs 7,000 crore to meet mandated provisioning requirements over the next two financial years.
22 Sep, 2006, 01.14 AM IST