In a draft notification earlier this week, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) set a 20% commission cap for general insurance companies, down from the 30% to 35% they could charge earlier. The regulator also allowed life insurers whose expenses were under 70% of the allowable limit to set their own commission rates across product segments.
Midcap, smallcap valuations still overpriced despite recent correction: Shibani Sircar Kurian
The private sector banks, particularly large-cap ones, appear to have valuations that accommodate current headwinds. Large-caps offer attractive investment opportunities compared to mid-caps and small-caps,
January 15, 2025