Indian Bank Plans Entry Into Life Insurance & Asset Management Segments, Seeks Board Approval
Chennai, Sep 13: Indian Bank's plans to enter the life insurance and asset management segments are progressing as planned, and it would soon approach the board for approval, the bank's MD and CEO Binod Kumar said. The lender is currently in the process of seeking approval from its board for the proposed subsidiaries or joint ventures, following which other necessary processes will be initiated,…
Indian Bank is making progress in its plans to venture into the life insurance and asset management sectors, according to its Managing Director and CEO Binod Kumar. The bank is currently navigating the process of securing board approval for potential subsidiaries or joint ventures in these areas. Kumar emphasized the importance of a strong partner to accelerate wealth creation, stating that the search for the right collaborator could take approximately a year.
The bank already holds a 28.52 percent stake in Universal Sompo General Insurance Company, acquired during the amalgamation of Allahabad Bank in 2020. Beyond regional expansion, Indian Bank intends to establish a representative office in Dubai to capitalize on the significant Indian diaspora in the Middle East. Currently, the bank operates an international branch in Singapore, as well as branches in Colombo and Jaffna, Sri Lanka, along with an offshore branch in GIFT City, Gandhinagar.
The bank's board has already approved the establishment of this Dubai office, with further regulatory approvals currently underway. Additionally, Indian Bank is exploring potential operations in Malaysia and Indonesia.
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