Did you know that Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) can leverage data and digitisation to facilitate lending? It can lead to reduced costs, faster approvals, and increased financial inclusion. According to BCG, this might enable a 15X growth in this market, reaching INR 7 lakh crore in annual disbursements. But what drives this growth? It is […]
4 Innovative Ways How Fintechs are Transforming Traditional Lending Life Cycle
The proverbial story of the chicken and egg is the ideal when it comes to depicting the reality of the Indian lending landscape. Borrowers require a lending score to borrow money but do not have anything as such since they have never applied for a loan before. Traditionally, borrowers also had to comply with the […]
How Will RBI’s New Offline Payment Framework Impact Fintech Growth?
Many have encountered a frustrating situation where they could not make a UPI payment due to poor internet connectivity. It is the sole reason that leads to the disruption of digital financial services, resulting in issues like failed transactions, UPI apps stuck at the loading screen and waiting endlessly for the merchant details to show […]
A Comprehensive Guide to RBI’s Digital Lending Guidelines for Fintech Companies
India’s digital lending market has grown exponentially in the last decade, from a modest $9 billion to nearly $270 billion in 2022. But the sector was largely unregulated. The digital lending guidelines, which took effect on December 1, 2022, are considered a proactive and progressive step by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the […]
How Can Banks Unlock Sustainable Growth by Partnering With Fintechs?
Traditional banks have been around since the 14th century and have had a good run until now. However, the onset of new-age financial technology (fintech) firms has taken the financial world by storm. So, how have banks responded to the arrival of fintech companies? Do they see them as unwanted intruders? Are they willing to […]
What Is the Difference Between Finserv and FinTech?
If you’re learning about a new industry, you need to familiarise yourself with the jargon of that industry. The jargon is not meant to confuse you but to help you communicate concepts as clearly and quickly as possible. Common terminologies have also transformed with the marriage of finance with ever-evolving technology. Two often used terms […]