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PB Fintech Plunges 34%, Wiping Out Rs 9,700 Crore from Mutual Fund Holdings in a Day
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Moneycontrol•24-09-2026, 18:16
PB Fintech Plunges 34%, Wiping Out Rs 9,700 Crore from Mutual Fund Holdings in a Day
- •PB Fintech's stock plummeted 34% on Thursday, causing a nearly Rs 9,700 crore loss in mutual fund holdings.
- •The sharp decline was triggered by the IRDAI's proposed changes to insurance distribution economics, raising concerns about PB Fintech's revenue and margins.
- •Mutual funds collectively held 15.15 crore shares of PB Fintech, representing about 32.7% of its equity.
- •HDFC Mutual Fund, the largest holder, saw its investment value drop by approximately Rs 1,611 crore in a single session.
- •Analysts estimate a 10% reduction in commission rates could lead to a 10-12% decline in PB Fintech's earnings, though the proposals are still under consultation.
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The drop was triggered by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India's proposed consultation paper on insurance distribution economics, which includes tighter caps on commissions across life, health, and motor insurance products.
Mutual funds saw their combined investment in PB Fintech fall by nearly Rs 9,725 crore in a single session after the stock closed sharply lower at Rs 1,244 on September 24.
HDFC Mutual Fund had the largest exposure among fund houses, holding 2.52 crore shares valued at roughly Rs 4,717 crore at the end of August.
