According to a report, the number of cases referred to the debt recovery tribunal (DRT), grew significantly to INR 4.02 trillion in FY23. Yet, the amount recovered via this route downslided to 9.2% in FY23 as compared to 17.5% in FY2022. This translates to the debt recovery rate for non-performing assets (NPAs) falling from 17.6% […]
At the forefront of the significant transformation in lending operations is the automated decisioning stage in loan processing—a technological leap that’s reshaping how banks and financial institutions evaluate and approve loan applications. Automated Decision-Making Systems, or ADMS leverage cutting-edge technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and advanced analytics to streamline the loan […]
Loan applicants often submit numerous PDF bank statements. Lenders use web-based financial analysis software to quickly extract and analyse data from these documents, assessing cash flow and creditworthiness. PDFs may include identity documents, statements, invoices, and Goods & Service Tax Returns (GSTR). However, a growing challenge for lenders is verifying whether the PDFs are authentic. […]
Due to several factors, lenders are now more likely than ever to make poor risk assessment decisions. These include the speed at which lenders aim to approve loan applications, the growing potential for loan fraud, and increasing delinquent debt. Also, unexpected market downturns and opportunity costs contribute to the risk factors. Moreover, as lenders scale, […]
Early warning signals (EWS) are indicators that help banks identify potential liquidity problems in businesses before they become critical. These signals help banks proactively manage their exposure and protect themselves from losses. The liquidity of a business is reflected in the abundance of its cash and readily convertible cash equivalents. Lenders prefer borrowers who have […]
