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Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Saturday announced a significant hike in foreign direct investment (FDI) in the insurance sector — from 74% to 100% — paving the way for the entry of global insurance giants, substantial foreign investments and tough competition in the Indian market.The government will hopes this major reform boosts insurance penetration in the country, which, as per an IRDAI report, was at 3.7% in 2023-24. The global insurance penetration at the same time was 7%. With the 100% FDI, foreign insurers will have full autonomy to operate...

Despite multiple challenges and uncertainties, India’s Gross Development Product (GDP) growth rate has rebounded, largely driven by the services sector, which accounts for approximately 55 percent of the current GDP, according to the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation. This growth is particularly notable in the IT sector, which contributes about 56 percent of India’s total services exports on the national landscape, as per a report by the Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI).As reported by World Bank, the US$3.5 trillion Indian economy enters 2025 with immense potential in areas such...