Govt may hike FDI limit in pension sector

The government may hike the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the pension sector to up to 100 per cent and a Bill in this regard is expected in the next Parliament session, according to sources. This would align with the insurance sector where up to 100 per cent FDI is permitted. Last year, Parliament approved a Bill to increase the FDI limit in the insurance sector from 74 per cent to 100 per cent. Prior amendments of the Insurance Act, 1938 was done in 2015 following which the FDI ceili...