Insurance Sector

Sensex fell 876 points to 73,852.90 and Nifty declined 1.11% to 22,888.95 on October 19, 2026. Banking and IT stocks led losses amid earnings concerns, elevated crude oil prices and foreign investor outflows.

Jio Platforms IPO GMP climbed to ₹225 on October 16 ahead of the expected October 21 subscription opening. Check the latest GMP trend and estimated listing price.

IDBI Bank shares declined in early trade on October 15 after rallying around 9% in the previous session. LIC shares moved higher as investors assessed the proposed ₹52,877 crore stake sale to Fairfax Financial Holdings.

The Indian stock market is under pressure as geopolitical tensions, rising crude oil prices, higher US Treasury yields, rupee weakness and foreign investor selling trigger a broad-based sell-off in Nifty and Sensex.

PB Fintech and other insurance stocks fell sharply after IRDAI proposed changes to insurance commissions, distribution costs and digital practices. Here’s a simple explanation of the new proposal, what dark patterns mean, and how the changes could affect insurers and insurance platforms.

Nifty Today: Indian markets faced heavy selling pressure as Nifty fell 370 points, crude oil surged above $105 and India VIX jumped 25%. US bond yields and geopolitical tensions added to market volatility.

NSE Share Price rose 3.45% over the IPO issue price on September 24. Here's a look at the NSE listing, IPO details, IFCI, New India Assurance and GIC Re exposure.

Insurance stocks came under heavy selling pressure after IRDAI proposed sweeping changes to insurance distribution, including restrictions on dark patterns, lower EoM limits, segment-specific commissions and stronger safeguards against mis-selling.

Indian benchmark indices ended higher on September 10, 2026, snapping a three-session losing streak. Nifty and Sensex gained 0.20% and 0.19%, respectively, led by banking and financial stocks, while crude oil above $100, rupee weakness and pressure in auto and metal stocks kept gains limited.

IFCI and New India Assurance shares surged amid reports of a potential NSE IPO this month. Here's how their NSE-linked holdings could benefit from a possible listing.