Healthy ambitions: LIC eyeing ManipalCigna
LIC plans to buy half of ManipalCigna Health Insurance. The deal could be worth ₹4,000 crore. This move will let LIC enter the health insurance market. ManipalCigna is a joint venture between Manipal Group and Cigna Corporation. Both will reduce their stakes if the deal happens. LIC's managing director hinted at this acquisition during an earnings call.