Max Financial Services' (MFS') deal with Axis Bank appears to be progressing positively, even though the lender will now buy a lower stake in Max Life Insurance Co. Ltd. (MLIC). Mutually altering the deal, Axis Bank now will acquire 17% in MLIC to increase its holding to 18% (lower than a 29% stake buy announced earlier). The companies have executed a definitive agreement to the effect but are yet to approach regulatory authorities with the revised applications. Axis Bank is one of the key bancassurance partners for Max Life, contributing ~57% (as...