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PB Fintech Share Price Declines Amidst ₹5 Crore Penalty by IRDAI.
ByAinvest
Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025 1:47 am ET1min read
PB Fintech, the operator of Policybazaar, saw its shares decline by 2.52% to ₹1,736 per share on the NSE on August 5, 2025. The company faced a ₹5 crore penalty from IRDAI for violating regulations, including directorships, product display, and premium remittance. PB Fintech operates online insurance and lending platforms, Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, and has a market capitalization of ₹80,370.02 crore.
PB Fintech, the operator of Policybazaar, saw its shares decline by 2.52% to ₹1,736 per share on the NSE on August 5, 2025. The company faced a ₹5 crore penalty from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) for violating several regulations, including issues related to directorships, product display, and premium remittance.The penalty, announced on August 4, 2025, was imposed following an inspection conducted by IRDAI in June 2020 and a subsequent show-cause notice issued in October 2024. IRDAI found violations pertaining to directorships held by key managerial personnel (KMPs) and the principal officer (PO), product display, outsourcing agreements, tagging of policies, and premium remittance [1].
PB Fintech operates online insurance and lending platforms, Policybazaar and Paisabazaar, and has a market capitalization of ₹80,370.02 crore. The company generates revenue through commissions from insurance companies and financial institutions, operating on an asset-light model. The penalty imposed by IRDAI is likely to impact the company's financial performance and operational efficiency.
Investors and financial professionals are advised to closely monitor the developments and the company's compliance with the regulatory directives. The penalty underscores the importance of adhering to regulatory norms in the financial sector, particularly for companies operating in the fintech space.
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[1] https://www.tradingview.com/news/moneycontrol:30035bf99094b:0-pb-fintech-shares-fall-after-disclosure-shows-fine-by-regulator-irdai-over-regulatory-lapses/
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