IBAI flags job, growth risks from IRDAI’s proposed distribution reformsThe Insurance Brokers Association of India (IBAI) has warned that IRDAI’s proposed changes to insurance distribution could shrink distribut...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
Bernstein cuts PB Fintech share price target by 53%. More pressure after Rs 37,000 m-cap rout?PB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value, following IRDAI’s proposed reforms to curb...
30 Sep, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Jobs in line as IRDAI commission caps force insurance brokers to rethink modelsFacing new commission regulations from the IRDAI, insurance brokers, including Quickinsure, are tweaking their business approaches. This pi...
30 Sep, 2026, 01.58 AM IST
IT firms cut H-1B reliance; Anthropic flags AI risks in IPO filingTop Indian IT firms have sharply cut H-1B visa filings as rules tighten. This and more in today’s ETtech Top 5.
29 Sep, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
PB Fintech shares suffer Rs 37,000 crore shock in 4 days but Jefferies, Bernstein see up to 100% upsidePB Fintech shares have plunged 42% in four sessions, wiping out Rs 37,000 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed reforms targeting insu...
29 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
IRDAI insurance commission curbs: Why the industry is facing a reckoningThe IRDAI's move to tighten commission caps in India's insurance sector has sparked considerable attention. Despite previous regulatory att...
28 Sep, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
IRDAI proposes sweeping changes to insurance distribution: Commissions, costs, mis-selling rulesThe customer-centric proposals aim to increase transparency, cut distribution costs and reduce insurer expenses.
28 Sep, 2026, 01.29 PM IST
Big insurers, bigger advantage? Smaller players flag Irdai’s new expense capsSmaller life and general insurers worry that proposed distribution reforms might benefit larger insurers disproportionately. The changes in...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Trouble continues: Turtlemint, PB Fintech, other insurance stocks drop up to 38% in 3 days. What are analysts saying?Insurance stocks including PB Fintech, Turtlemint, ICICI Lombard, HDFC Life and SBI Life face selling pressure as proposed IRDAI distributi...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
More insurance, less salesmanship: IRDAI proposed commission caps are neededIRDAI’s proposed caps on distribution commissions may face industry resistance after removal of earlier caps. The aim of the proposal is to...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
You may soon buy motor insurance via Bima Sugam when buying a new car; dealers can't deny cashless repairs if IRDA proposals are implementedIRDAI's proposed reforms could revolutionize motor insurance purchases, making them more transparent and customer-friendly. With direct dig...
25 Sep, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
PB Fintech's 36% bloodbath rattles market, but Jefferies stays bullish. What does it see in Policybazaar parent?PB Fintech shares plunged a record 36% to a 52-week low, wiping out around Rs 31,430 crore in market value after IRDAI proposed changes to ...
25 Sep, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Can IRDAI’s insurance reforms impact NBFCs? Jefferies warns L&T Finance, Piramal Finance, others are most exposedIRDAI’s proposed insurance distribution reforms could extend beyond insurers and distributors, potentially pressuring NBFC fee income. Jeff...
24 Sep, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
IRDAI proposals on insurance’s money machine leads to bloodbath for stocks: What happens to your moneyInsurance premiums may decrease if the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India implements proposed commission changes. Prop...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
Tighter mis-selling rules, easier insurance buying and more: 4 prominent changes proposed by IRDAI that could affect policyholders the mostThe IRDAI has proposed transformative reforms to enhance insurance distribution in India, focusing on affordability and transparency. Key c...
24 Sep, 2026, 04.18 PM IST
Explained: Why PB Fintech, Turtlemint, SBI Life, HDFC Life and other insurance stocks tanked up to 26% on ThursdayIRDAI has proposed insurance distribution reforms, including a ban on dark patterns, lower Expense of Management limits and greater commiss...
24 Sep, 2026, 11.26 AM IST
Irdai proposes ban on insurance website ‘dark patterns’, seeks lower distribution costsIrdai proposes prohibiting dark patterns on insurance websites that require personal details to access information. The reforms aim to impr...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST