Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has officially confirmed its plans to expand into the health insurance sector. In a regulatory filing on Tuesday, LIC stated that it is in advanced discussions to acquire a substantial stake in a standalone health insurance company. However, it clarified that no binding agreement has been signed yet.
The state-owned insurer emphasized that the deal is subject to multiple approvals, including those from its Board of Directors and regulators. "There can be no guarantee or assurance of the execution or consummation of the potential deal," LIC noted.
Earlier, LIC CEO Siddhartha Mohanty stated that the company is in the final stages of negotiations and aims to finalize the acquisition before March 31. However, LIC will not hold a majority stake in the entity it plans to acquire. This strategic move marks LIC's foray beyond life insurance, reinforcing its position in the Indian insurance market and offering policyholders a wider range of financial protection solutions.
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