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  • IRDAI’s proposed caps on insurance distribution costs face pushback
  • Star Health’s policy base rose 11% after individual health insurance premiums were exempted from GST
  • IRDAI proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and stronger safeguards against mis-selling

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Broker call▲ bullishJefferies names Max Financial as its top insurance pick, sees 41% upside despite target cutJefferies names Max Financial its top life-insurance pick and retains a Buy ratingMax Financial ServicesLife insuranceJefferies1 source
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Broker call● mixedA $4 billion fund manager is going against the market on insurance stocksBajaj Asset Management is repositioning its portfolio around insurance stocksCrude oilAIMutual funds1 source
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Policy▼ bearishBig insurers, bigger advantage? Smaller players flag Irdai’s new expense capsSmaller insurers worry proposed distribution reforms may favour larger playersIRDAIInsurance distributionLife insurance1 source
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Market move▼ bearishTrouble continues: Turtlemint, PB Fintech, other insurance stocks drop up to 38% in 3 days. What are analysts saying?Insurance stocks including PB Fintech, ICICI Lombard, HDFC Life and SBI Life faced selling pressureTurtlemintPB FintechICICI Lombard1 source
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Policy● mixedMint explainer: can a new digital portal change how India insures its livestock?The portal aims to bring livestock policy issuance, claims and monitoring onto one platformInsurance distributionThe New India AssuranceIRDAI1 source
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Broker call▲ bullishSBI Life Or LIC? JPMorgan Bets On Low-Cost Insurers Amid IRDAI's Distribution Reset: Top PicksJPMorgan ranks SBI Life first among listed insurer picks amid IRDAI distribution resetSBI Life InsuranceInsurance distributionIRDAI1 source
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● mixeda16z’s Raghu Raghuram on India’s AI potential; insurance cos navigate new proposala16z’s Raghu Raghuram said India can build frontier AI companies using its talentAIBrahma AISarvam AI1 source
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Policy● mixedInsurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: IRDAI chairman Ajay SethIRDAI chairman Ajay Seth said high upfront commissions contribute to insurance mis-sellingIRDAIAjay SethInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedInsurance mis-selling is arising because upfront commissions are too high: Ajay Seth, Chairman, IRDAIIRDAI Chairman Ajay Seth said excessive upfront commissions are driving insurance mis-sellingIRDAIInsurance distributionLife insurance1 source
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Policy● mixedContaining costsIRDAI proposals are expected to help reduce mis-sellingIRDAIInput costs1 source
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Policy▲ bullishAfter GST exemption, retail policy base rises 11% for Star HealthStar Health reported an 11% rise in its policy base after individual health insurance premiums were exempted from GSTStar Health and Allied InsuranceHealth insuranceGST1 source
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Policy● mixedIrdai’s distribution overhaul: Will it make insurance cheaper, curb mis-selling?IRDAI proposed commission caps, tighter expense limits and stronger safeguards against mis-sellingIRDAIInsurance distribution2 sources
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● mixedBuying a car for ₹10-15 lakh? Here’s what buyers should check before choosing a new lower-end or used higher-end modelA ₹10-15 lakh budget can buy a new lower-end car or a pre-owned higher-end modelCars and SUVsAutos1 source
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● mixedFinancial foundation: Why insurance and emergency funds must precede stocksSecure income and emergency reserves before investing in stocksHealth insurance1 source
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Leadership● mixedLIC left with two serving MDs as Dinesh Pant joins Irdai as actuary memberDinesh Pant was appointed IRDAI whole-time director, actuary, leaving LIC with two serving managing directorsDinesh PantIRDAILIC1 source
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Policy● mixedWill your insurance premium get cheaper? Here’s what IRDAI’s proposed reforms could changeProposed IRDAI distribution reforms could lower insurers’ operating and distribution costs, putting downward pressure on premiumsIRDAIInsurance distributionHealth insurance1 source
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● mixedHealth insurance wellness rewards: Should you share your fitness tracker data with your insurer? Know the privacy risksSome health-insurance wellness programmes reward exercise but require policyholders to share dataHealth insuranceIRDAI1 source
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Policy● mixedInsurance commission cuts: Will lower payouts make policies cheaper—or simply hurt distributors?IRDAI’s proposed commission caps could significantly reduce payouts to agents, brokers and other distributorsInsurance distributionIRDAI1 source
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▼ bearishInsurance commissions vs premiums: Why distributor payouts are rising much fasterLife corporate agents’ premiums grew 28%, while distribution remuneration rose 125%Insurance distributionGeneral Insurance Corporation of IndiaHealth insurance1 source
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Policy● mixedA much-needed course correctionIRDAI consultation paper signals intent to overhaul insurance distributionIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Market move▼ bearishNew-Age Tech Stocks: Insurtech Sell-Off Drags Combined M-Cap Down By $3.6 Bn This WeekNew-age tech stocks’ combined market capitalisation fell $3.6 billion this weekPB FintechTurtlemintIRDAI1 source
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Market move● mixedMovers & Shakers: Stocks that will see action this weekCharts flag ICICI Lombard, Oberoi Realty and Swiggy for potential action this weekICICI LombardOberoi RealtySwiggy1 source
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Policy● mixedInsurance commissions grew up to 6 times faster than premiums: What IRDAI wants to changeIRDAI’s proposed overhaul targets insurance commissions that grew up to 6 times faster than premiumsIRDAIInsurance distributionHealth insurance1 source
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● mixedMany homeowners have a big insurance coverage gap — and don't even know itHomeowners may have insurance coverage gaps, leaving them financially exposedInsurance distribution1 source
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● mixedHow much are your banks dependent on insurance commissions?Insurance commissions are a significant source of fee income for some Indian banksInsurance distributionBanksPSU banks1 source
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● mixedInsurance Query: Here is what a first-time health cover buyer can doThe report outlines best practices for first-time health insurance buyersHealth insurance1 source
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Policy● mixedIRDAI’s new insurance distribution model: IDE vs IDP explained, and what it means for policyholdersIRDAI proposed a two-tier insurance distribution architecture for distributorsIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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● mixedAI is shopping for you now. What does that mean for ecommerce in India?AI agents could handle consumers’ shopping decisions and transactionsAIE-commerceHotels and travel1 source
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Market move● mixedMarkets Espresso: Who insures the insurers? Meet the market Pied PiperInsurance stocks were damaged over Thursday and Friday; the report links the market's focus to oilCrude oilMarket valuationsGlobal markets1 source
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Market move▼ bearishNifty logs longest weekly losing streak since Covid-19 crash in 2020Brent crude plunged 11% for the week as 10-year bond yields hardenedNifty and SensexCrude oilG-secs1 source
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Policy▼ bearishBanks may rejig insurance sales as Irdai proposes sharp commission cutsIRDAI has proposed sharp cuts to insurance commissionsIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks1 source
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Policy▼ bearishIrdai's proposed commission cuts threaten PB Fintech's online economicsProposed commission cuts could reduce PB Fintech’s core online insurance revenue by nearly 30%PB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedNPS Swasthya from 1 October: What you need to know about the new pension option and health coverNPS Swasthya combines retirement savings with healthcare benefits and mandatory super top-up health insuranceHealth insurancePharma and healthcare1 source
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Leadership● mixedDinesh Pant and Girija Subramanian appointed as IRDAI membersLIC managing director Dinesh Pant stepped down after the government approved his voluntary retirementDinesh PantIRDAILIC4 sources
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Broker call● mixedMarkets may consolidate for a year; current large-cap valuations reasonable: Bandhan AMC's Karthik KumarBandhan AMC’s Karthik Kumar said markets may consolidate for a year and large-cap valuations are reasonableMarket valuationsBanksMutual funds1 source
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Policy▼ bearishIRDAI commission proposal could cut PB Fintech revenue by 30% by FY28, says analystProposed IRDAI commission changes could cut PB Fintech revenue by 30% by FY28PB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Leadership● mixedGovernment approves LIC managing director Dinesh Pant’s voluntary retirementDinesh Pant’s retirement took effect on September 24, 2026LICLife insuranceIRDAI6 sources
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Policy● mixedMore consumer-friendly insurance? Regulator targets costs, missellingIRDAI proposes lower expense limits and tighter commission capsIRDAIInsurance distributionHealth insurance1 source
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Policy▼ bearishTurtlemint Crashes Another 20%, PB Fintech Falls 8% On IRDAI’s Proposed Commission CapsTurtlemint fell another 20%; PB Fintech dropped 8% amid proposed IRDAI commission capsPB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedIRDAI's new distribution paper pushes insurance industry from volume to value, says PwC's Amit RoyIRDAI’s new distribution paper is pushing insurance from a volume-based to a value-based modelIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy▼ bearishPower shifts from brokers to insurers as IRDAI tightens commission rules, says Motilal Oswal's Nitin AggarwalIRDAI's proposed commission cuts triggered a selloff in insurer, bank and distributor stocksIRDAIInsurance distributionPB Fintech1 source
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Policy▲ bullishSBI Life, LIC face least impact from new commission caps by IRDAI, says Harshal MehtaSBI Life and LIC face the least impact from IRDAI's commission capsSBI Life InsuranceLICIRDAI1 source
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Policy▼ bearishPB Fintech faces up to 46% earnings risk from Irdai's draft rules: AnalystsJefferies sees up to 46% earnings risk for PB Fintech from IRDAI's draft rulesPB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Market move▲ bullishICICI Lombard General Insurance among 3 stocks showing White Marubozu PatternThree stocks with market capitalisation above Rs 10,000 crore featured in StockEdge’s White Marubozu scanner on September 24ICICI LombardHealth insurance1 source
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Broker call▲ bullishMotilal Oswal sees 31% upside in Niva Bupa after IRDAI draftMotilal Oswal’s target price for Niva Bupa is ₹100Niva BupaIRDAIHealth insurance3 sources
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Broker call▼ bearishIRDAI proposal risks 12% earnings hit at PB Fintech; Jefferies cuts target 25%Jefferies warns proposed IRDAI changes could cut earnings by 12%PB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution3 sources
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Market move▼ bearishStocks to watch: PB Fintech, MCX, NSE, Inox Green, Waaree Energies, Dr LalPB Fintech flagged potential pressure on general insurance revenue and agent commissionsPB FintechInsurance distributionHealth insurance1 source
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IPO● mixedThe Insurance Shuffle, Moneyview IPO Day 1 & MoreIRDAI has proposed a major overhaul of insurance technology sector normsIRDAIInsurance distributionMoneyview1 source
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Policy● mixedDeath certificate in India: How to register a death, documents required, 1 Oct rule changesA death certificate is essential for settling insurance, mutual funds, investments, property and tax mattersMutual fundsTaxesLife insurance1 source
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Policy● mixedIRDAI's commission reset impact; ETSA winner Progcap’s next betIRDAI overhaul plan could significantly affect the new-age insurance distribution industryIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy▼ bearishIrdai's fee cap proposal rattles distributors; insurance stocks tumbleIRDAI proposed commission caps could reduce distributor incomesIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks1 source
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Expansion● mixedLower commissions could push Policybazaar into insurance manufacturing: Yashish DahiyaPB Fintech is evaluating entry into insurance manufacturing as distribution commissions may fall significantlyPB FintechInsurance distributionManufacturing1 source
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● mixedHealth insurance: Sum insured, policy terms, evolving needs - all you need to know before policy renewalReviewing coverage, sum insured, healthcare needs and premiums can help maintain uninterrupted protectionHealth insurancePharma and healthcareInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy▼ bearishIrdai commission curbs spark sharp selloff in insurers, banks and NBFCsShares of insurers, banks and NBFCs dropped sharply after IRDAI proposed commission capsIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks1 source
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● mixedTerm insurance maths: Forget the 10x rule, here is what you actually need to avoid being underinsuredFamilies should assess the financial backing needed if the primary breadwinner's income vanishesLife insuranceInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedIRDAI moots changes to distribution, payout normsIRDAI proposes rewards beyond normal commission limits for sales in under-served areasIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Deal● mixedHDFC MF bets on PB Fintech, buys stake worth Rs 321 crore as IRDAI reforms trigger 36% stock routHDFC Mutual Fund bought 25 lakh PB Fintech shares for about ₹321 crore at ₹1,282.30 eachPB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedInsurance sales in India about to leave a big footprintProposed framework could reward insurance distributors for sales quality and servicing1 source
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Market move▼ bearishCrude surge, insurance reforms trigger 1.7% market slideIndian markets slid 1.7% amid crude surge and insurance reformsCrude oilBond yieldsMarket valuations1 source
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Policy● mixedDecoding The Commission Caps That Sparked A Bloodbath In Insurance StocksCommission earned on every policy is central to insurance distributors’ business modelInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedNithin Kamath flags regulatory risk for broking and other financial businessesZerodha co-founder Nithin Kamath called **regulatory risk** the biggest threat to regulated financial businessesStockbrokersIRDAIInsurance distribution2 sources
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Policy● mixedIRDAI's insurance distribution overhaul: What commission caps, dark patterns and MIIs mean for policyholdersIRDAI proposed tighter commission controls and changes to digital insurance sellingIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy▼ bearishWhy PB Fintech, HDFC Life, ICICI Pru, Max Financial stocks crashed after IRDAI reformBrokerage said PB Fintech would be most affected by proposed take-rate capsPB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy▼ bearishCan IRDAI’s insurance reforms impact NBFCs? Jefferies warns L&T Finance, Piramal Finance, others are most exposedJefferies warned proposed insurance distribution reforms could pressure NBFC fee incomeInsurance distributionIRDAINBFCs1 source
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▼ bearishPB Fintech shares plunge as IRDAI draft threatens a key customer-acquisition channelPB Fintech shares fell 34%; another report put the crash at 36%PB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution2 sources
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Legal▼ bearishCan banks recover loans from life insurance payouts? Allahabad HC weighs inAllahabad High Court asked SBI to refund ₹17.29 lakh deducted from a widow’s account for her deceased husband’s loanSBIBanksPSU banks1 source
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Policy● mixedWant insurance cover on your loan? IRDAI proposes new rules for lenders bundling the two; details hereIRDAI proposed rules aimed at giving borrowers clearer choices on insurance bundled with loansIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks1 source
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● mixedNew luxury car or a pre-owned one? Here’s what depreciation, maintenance and financing mean for your walletLuxury-car buyers should weigh depreciation, loan interest and insurance alongside the purchase priceCars and SUVsAutosUnsecured loans1 source
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Policy▼ bearishIRDAI commission caps may cut insurance income at banks and NBFCsProposed commission caps and bundling restrictions could pressure lender earningsIRDAIInsurance distributionBanks4 sources
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Policy▼ bearishPB Fintech flags revenue risks from IRDAI proposal after shares plungePB Fintech shares plunged 36% after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance distribution economicsPB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution6 sources
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Policy● mixedIndia's insurance overhaul: Why IRDAI wants sweeping changesIRDAI is seeking sweeping changes to insurance distribution, which it says has become a wealth transferIRDAIInsurance distributionLife insurance1 source
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Market move▼ bearishPB Fintech plunges as proposed IRDAI curbs rattle insurance distributorsPB Fintech fell 36% in one day, wiping out ₹31,426 crore in market valuePB FintechIRDAIInsurance distribution6 sources
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Policy● mixedIRDAI proposes clawing back commissions for mis-sold insurance policiesIRDAI proposed **commission claw-backs** when an insurance policy is found to have been mis-soldIRDAIInsurance distribution2 sources
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Policy▼ bearishIRDAI commission cuts may make insurance expansion harder in smaller cities: Helios Global CEOIRDAI’s proposed commission caps could slow insurance distribution in tier-three and tier-four citiesIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedAll existing insurance plans will have to be modified if IRDAI reforms take effect: Nilesh SatheProposed reforms may require insurers to modify existing plans, affecting product pricing and costsIRDAIInsurance distributionLife insurance1 source
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Policy▼ bearishThese banking stocks are impacted the most by the IRDAI draft guidelinesIndusInd Bank has the highest tracked exposure; bancassurance income equals 79.3% of FY26 profit before taxIndusInd BankIRDAIInsurance distribution1 source
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Policy● mixedIRDAI distribution proposals look ‘radical’, but could drive scale over time: Dinesh KharaDinesh Khara calls IRDAI’s distribution overhaul radical, citing commission caps and expense limitsInsurance distributionIRDAIDinesh Pant1 source
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Policy▼ bearishInsurance stocks fall as much as 34% after IRDAI distribution proposalsPB Fintech and Turtlemint shares fell up to 34% after IRDAI's consultation paperIRDAIInsurance distributionPB Fintech2 sources
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Policy▼ bearishIRDAI proposes phased expense cuts, commission caps and ban on loan-linked insurance bundlingProposals include phased cuts to insurers’ expense limits and new commission capsIRDAIInsurance distribution2 sources
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