<h1>IRDAI Discussion Paper Advocates Mandatory Listing for Indian Insurers to Boost Transparency and Protect Minority Shareholders.</h1> The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) released a Discussion Paper on August 11, 2016, regarding the mandatory listing of Indian life and non-life insurance companies. The paper highlights several benefits of public listing, including enabling retail and institutional investors to share in the company's success, enhancing disclosure requirements, increasing transparency through greater scrutiny, and protecting minority shareholders' interests. These points were outlined by a government official in a written response to a parliamentary question.