IRDAI Approves Insurer Investments in New Development Bank's Onshore Rupee Bonds
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved insurers' investments in the New Development Bank's (NDB) Maharajah INR Bonds, aiming to raise ₹25,000 crore over five years. These onshore rupee bonds will fund sustainable development, infrastructure, green, and social projects in India. Investments must comply with government norms, SEBI approval, and Section 27E of the Insurance Act, 1938, which restricts policyholders' funds from being invested outside India. Bonds meeting rating criteria may qualify as infrastructure investments under the Ministry of Finance's Harmonised Master List.
First-hand measurement across 2 sources
We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (51/100). Lens Score 44/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–52/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thefinancialexpress broke this story on 27 Aug, 04:27 pm. Other outlets followed.