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Summary:

The All India Insurance Employees Association (AIIEA) is strongly opposing the Indian government’s decision to raise the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap in the insurance sector to 100% and to amend insurance laws. They argue that this move will harm the Indian economy, prioritize profits over people’s security, and negatively impact marginalized communities. They believe foreign capital should not replace domestic savings and that the government should maintain control over national savings for welfare and development. The Insurance Corporation Employees’ Union (ICEU) Visakhapatnam Division, also condemned the government approach.

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Insurance Unions Condemn 100% FDI in Insurance Sector

Visakhapatnam, December 14, 2025 – The All India Insurance Employees Association (AIIEA) has launched a strong condemnation of the Central government’s decision to allow 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector. The AIIEA, along with the Insurance Corporation Employees’ Union (ICEU) Visakhapatnam Division, voiced their concerns over the move, stating it could have dire consequences for the Indian economy and the stability of domestic insurance companies.

According to AIIEA General Secretary Shreekant Mishra, the decision, approved by the Union Cabinet on December 12th, prioritizes foreign capital over the interests of the Indian people. “While a large number of private insurance companies with foreign partners have been operating, capital hasn’t been a constraint for their business. The total FDI in insurance is only around 32%. This makes the decision to enhance FDI limit to 100% irrational”, Mishra stated.

The AIIEA argues that allowing unfettered access to foreign capital will shift the focus from providing security to maximizing profits, ultimately harming marginalized sections of Indian society. The association maintains that domestic savings are crucial for national development and should not be handed over to foreign entities. They are demanding that the government revoke its decision and reconsider its economic policies to be more people-centric. The AIIEA is also opposing amendments to the Insurance Laws, including the Insurance Act of 1938, the LIC Act of 1956, and the IRDA Act of 1999.

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