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IRDAI proposed commission cuts: Which banks and NBFCs face the biggest impact?

IN · 2026-09-24

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Key takeaway

IRDAI proposes lower commission caps for banks and NBFCs distributing insurance, directly cutting their fee income.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerIRDAI proposes lower commission caps on insurance sold by banks and NBFCs, reducing their per-policy fee income.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onNBFCs and banks with high reliance on insurance distribution see a direct hit to non-interest earnings and profitability.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youThese lenders may tighten credit terms or raise ancillary fees for SME borrowers to offset the lost income, impacting SME financing costs.

The trigger is reported by the source below. The steps that follow are Branch²’s traced reasoning — how the shock could reach a business like yours, not a prediction.

Source: CNBC TV18 (Markets)

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