In protection products, commissions initially range between 35% and 40% before tapering off, averaging about 5-6% over time. On top of this, insurers incur about 10% in other expenses. Currently, service tax of around 2% on such costs is offset through input tax credits. If GST exemptions remove that credit, insurers will have to bear the additional expense.
Groww’s Ishan Bansal sees structural shift in derivatives participation post regulatory changes
Derivatives business faces a structural reset post FY25 regulatory changes, with growth now driven by a smaller but stable customer base, increased market volatility, and
April 21, 2026