** Shares of PB FintechPBFI.NS jump 9% to 1569 rupees, set for best day since early 2024
** The parent of online insurance marketplace Policybazaar cancels board meeting to discuss fundraise via qualified institutional placement (QIP) of shares
** Earlier in the week, Co said it would consider raising funds to pursue inorganic growth opportunities through acquisitions
** The stock had dropped 6.5% a day after the fund raise plans announcement, with analysts at Dolat Capital saying healthcare venture investments & QIP for inorganic opportunity may introduce near term earnings volatility
** Stock down 14% so far in 2026
(Reporting by Nishit Navin in Bengaluru)
((nishit.navin@thomsonreuters.com))