PB Fintech shares plunged 26%, wiping out nearly Rs 22,703 crore from its market capitalisation after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commission structures. Jefferies flagged risks to distributor earnings, while Citi warned of a potential sharp compression in distribution economics across several high-margin insurance categories.
US stocks: S&P, Nasdaq end over 1% higher as AI-fueled optimism weighs
CoreWeave reported strong earnings, easing investor concerns about spending on AI infrastructure and boosting stock prices. Both the S&P 500 and Nasdaq witnessed gains following