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Manulife and Mahindra Agree to 50:50 India Life Insurance JV With ₹7,200 Crore Commitment

Regulatory approval is required before the new insurer can launch.

Overview

  • Each partner will commit up to ₹3,600 crore (US$400 million), with about ₹1,250 crore expected from each in the first five years.
  • The companies will jointly apply for a life‑insurance licence, and the timing for clearances and market launch remains undecided.
  • The venture targets long‑term savings and protection products with an emphasis on rural and semi‑urban customers while serving urban markets.
  • The partnership builds on their 2020 collaboration in Mahindra Manulife Investment Management.
  • Kotak Investment Banking advised Mahindra, with AZB & Partners and Debevoise & Plimpton acting as legal counsel.