PB Fintech Limited
Franklin Templeton Mutual Fund decreased its stake in PB Fintech Limited from 2.09% to 1.79%, selling 1,348,180 shares. Franklin Templeton had previously bought over 2 million shares of PB Fintech in November 2022.
India's largest online platform for insurance and lending products, PB Fintech operates through its flagship brands Policybazaar and Paisabazaar. The company provides convenient digital access to insurance policies, credit products, and other financial services to customers across the country. Its distinctive model aggregates offerings from multiple providers, enabling customers to compare, evaluate, and purchase financial products online without visiting physical branches.
Indian arm of Franklin Templeton Investments, a global AMC with over USD 1.5 trillion in assets worldwide. Manages over Rs 1.2 lakh crore in India. Navigated a significant setback when six debt schemes were wound up in April 2020 due to illiquid credit exposure, with full investor capital recovered by 2022. Equity franchise led by CIO Anand Radhakrishnan has maintained consistent performance through the volatility.