Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have long been an integral part of our financial system, serving as a supplement to the traditional banking industry. Today, they exist as a heterogenous group in contrast to the formal banks and provide an array of specific financial services. Without a doubt, NBFCs play a significant role in India’s financial […]
RBI’s New Digital Lending Norms to Address Rising Financing Needs
According to Statista, the digital lending market has grown from 9 billion dollars in 2012 to nearly 150 billion dollars by 2020. It is projected to reach around 350 billion dollars by 2023. Along the same line, many experts believe 2023 will be a game changer for digital lending in India. This could be attributed […]
How RBI Guidelines Can Address Data Privacy Issues in Digital Lending
The banking industry has undergone a major digital transformation and has implemented cutting-edge technology after the Covid-19 pandemic. As a result of the recession and barriers to in-person channels, financing requirements have changed dramatically. A better client experience, faster turnaround time, and the use of artificial intelligence and machine learning have all contributed to the […]
Digital Banking Rules Encourage Creativity and Ethical Funding
The traditional banking sector in India has always been highly regulated. While this approach has created a haven for millions of consumers to meet their financial needs, it has also served as a barrier, keeping many outside the purview of the banking system. However, digital lending has emerged as a disruptor at scale. As of […]
Open Banking: Promoting Inclusive Lending While Navigating Data Risks
The global financial sector has been in continuous flux since the last decade. The industry is evolving and expanding through innovations. Disruptive technologies that emerged served to revamp the age-old banking business models while also changing public perceptions of how banking is conducted and the services are provided. Open banking is one such technology that […]
4 Reasons NBFC Companies Are Succeeding in the Business Loan Landscape of India
Over the last few decades, non-financial banking companies (NBFCs) have become an essential part of the Indian financial system. Despite a lacklustre beginning in the 1960s, currently a significant number of business owners and retailers prefer taking loans from NBFCs over conventional banks. The arrival of NBFCs has transformed the business loan landscape in India. […]
How Do Fintech Companies Alleviate Customer Problems and Burdens Amid Inflation?
As per reports, the inflation rate for October 2022 was 6.8%; for the year 2021, the annual inflation rate was 5.1% in India. Inflation is on the rise, not only in India but globally. Increasing inflation impacts both consumers and companies – businesses have to deal with the rising cost of production and consumers with […]
Fintech in India | A Dive Into the Promising Fintech Sector & Its Future
India is home to 7500 + fintech startups along with 23 unicorns UPI monthly transactions reached a value of approximately $135 billion Fintech in India has 80 % adoption, compared to 64% in the rest of the world – According to the inputs by Invest India Financial technology, abbreviated as fintech, is a work in […]
Digital Lending Regulations: Bane or Boon?
The advent of technological innovations has radically changed customers’ banking habits. The widespread adoption of digital lending and payment methods following Demonetisation signalled the rise of India’s fintech-led Banking, Financial Services and Insurance (BFSI) system. Lending was the next banking activity to move to the digital space. The Indian digital lending market grew from a […]
5 Ways to Avoid Falling Prey to Illegal Digital Lending Transactions
As of September 29, 2022, India’s digital lending industry was valued at $200 Billion. The growth of this industry has created more credit opportunities for micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and other underserved segments. Several legitimate digital lending businesses have contributed to this growth. However, incidents of digital lending fraud are also on the […]