Cabinet approves capital infusion for public sector insurance firms

In view of the above, Cabinet has allowed the immediate release of Rs. 2500 Crore in the light of the critical financial position and breach of regulatory solvency requirements of 3 PSGICs viz. OICL, NICL, and UIICL.

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its in-principle approval for capital infusion for three Public Sector General Insurance Companies, namely, Oriental Insurance Company Limited (OICL), National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) and United India Insurance Company Limited (UIICL).

In view of the above, Cabinet has allowed the immediate release of Rs. 2500 Crore in the light of the critical financial position and breach of regulatory solvency requirements of 3 PSGICs viz. OICL, NICL, and UIICL.

(With Inputs from PIB)