In the last five years, the lending industry has grown increasingly competitive, with banks, lending platforms, payment apps, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) competing for a piece of the pie. Simultaneously, there’s great potential for data-driven, future-thinking lenders to accelerate growth by capitalising on under-tapped market opportunities. For instance, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise […]
Microfinance Lending Gains Autonomy: RBI’s Move to Lift Pricing Caps
Recently, thе Rеsеrvе Bаnk of Indiа (RBI) tоok а grоundbrеаking stеp by lifting pricе cаps оn micrоfinаncе lending. This decision can exert аn significant impact on non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs). This stratеgic shift aims to harmonisе thе rеgulatory landscapе for all microfinancе lеndеrs, including banks, thеrеby crеating a morе lеvеl playing fiеld. Thе nеw […]
5 Ways B2B BNPL Benefits Lenders and What Lies Road Ahead
Like most emerging economies, India’s financial ecosystem is evolving rapidly and adapting to changing consumer requirements, regulations, and technologies. The B2B BNPL (Buy Now Pay Later) trend has quickly caught up with Indian consumers, primarily driven by the need for convenience and seamless access to credit. A barrage of BNPL startups has entered the Indian […]
Understanding the Growing Threat of Identity Theft in the Lending Industry
The lending industry has been a crucial player in financial transactions in recent years. From mortgages to personal loans and credit cards, individuals rely on lenders for their financial needs. However, amidst this reliance, a pressing issue is on the rise – identity theft, a risk that demands immediate attention. Identity theft has become a […]