India’s Reinsurance: Hidden tax or treaty? Best way to expand tax base is to redraw map of where business is done

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Indian insurers transfer risk to global reinsurers, impacting tax treaties. These international agreements often prevent India from taxing reinsurance profits. Foreign reinsurers without a permanent establishment face fewer tax obligations. India aims to attract reinsurance business to GIFT City for taxation. This strategy seeks to increase domestic underwriting expertise and capital.