Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited has received approval from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for the appointment of Ashwani Bhatia as Chairperson of the company.
IRDAI communicated the approval through a letter dated August 10, 2026, following an application submitted by Niva Bupa. The approval gives regulatory clearance to Bhatia’s appointment, which took effect from June 3, 2026.
The company had earlier informed the stock exchanges about the proposed appointment on June 3, 2026. With the regulator’s approval now in place, Niva Bupa has completed the required regulatory process for the appointment.
Ashwani Bhatia takes leadership role at Niva Bupa
Ashwani Bhatia will serve as Chairperson of Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited as the company continues to expand its presence in India’s health insurance market.
Bhatia holds Director Identification Number (DIN) 07423221. His appointment adds senior leadership experience to Niva Bupa as the company operates in India’s growing health insurance sector.
The IRDAI approval also provides regulatory confirmation of the leadership change announced by the company earlier in June.
Appointment details
- Company: Niva Bupa Health Insurance Company Limited
- Chairperson: Ashwani Bhatia
- Regulator: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)
- Effective date: June 3, 2026
- IRDAI approval date: August 10, 2026
- DIN: 07423221
