Prudential India Health Insurance officially commences operations, entering India's fast-growing health insurance market

Prudential India Health Insurance, established with a 70:30 shareholding structure between Prudential and the HCL Group, has officially commenced operations, marking Prudential's entry into the Indian market with a standalone health insurance business. The company received its certificate of registration from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India on 1 July 2026, and operates through a network of more than 12,000 hospitals and an omni-channel service model. India's gross written premium in health insurance for fiscal year 2026 was approximately US$16 billion, indicating substantial market growth potential.