Today, a growing number of Non-banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) face immense pressure to drive higher returns. In the pursuit of this goal, some NBFCs are engaging in irregular practices, which can invite strict action by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). For instance, the RBI recently imposed restrictions on four NBFCs that were charging exorbitantly […]
The Digital Lending Revolution: Startups vs. Big Banks
Despite their best efforts, established banks often suffer from manual approaches and outdated processes. Vis-a-vis modern customer expectations of a quick approval time and flexible digital lending, these barriers usually force borrowers to seek alternate solutions. Fintech startups and lending businesses aim to close this exact gap. But the question is, how well-stacked are the […]
Future of P2P Lending and Its Direct Impact on Loan Origination Systems
Peer-to-peer (P2P) lending became a global phenomenon after the 2008 financial crash, emerging as a reliable alternative to traditional financial institutions including banks. While P2P lending businesses started entering the Indian market in 2014, it wasn’t until 2017 when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines suggesting that all P2P service providers must be […]
Revolutionising EMIs: How CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is Redefining India’s Credit Landscape
The launch of UPI in 2016 has transformed the financial landscape in India. However, there remained a gap in how the credit was accessed. India’s credit access and repayment system is a lengthy and cumbersome process that feels like a trap more than a solution. The introduction of CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is set […]
Understanding the Types of Invoice Financing: Factoring vs. Discounting
Maintaining cash flows efficiently is an important aspect of business growth. Companies budget a certain amount of funds to help meet their production expenses. However, sometimes, companies may need a sudden influx of cash to help fund an order of a larger ticket size. This is where access to invoice financing can help them fulfill […]
Rеsponsiblе Financе: ͏RBI͏’s Cal͏l f͏or Ethica͏l Practicеs in Both Lending and Bor͏row͏ing
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