The global economy is currently navigating troubled waters. Many countries face the impending threat of recession as their economies slow down and inflation rates touch all-time highs. The crisis, caused by a double whammy of pandemic curbs, and the ongoing military escalation in Europe, has disrupted supply chains around the world, driving up the cost […]
Is Co-lending Changing the Credit Landscape in India?
The concept of co-lending has existed in the banking, financial services, and insurance (BFSI) sector for some time. However, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) issued guidelines in November 2020 permitting non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and banks to loan money to the underserved segments of the economy by leveraging the lower cost of funds from […]
Easy Tips to Secure a Working Capital Loan
Running a small business is not an easy feat. One has to manage finances, ensure product fulfilment, and manage customer service. Seasonal fluctuations or drops in sales lead to a host of challenges, many of which need a working capital loan to be resolved. A working capital loan provides businesses with financial assistance to stay […]
New Digital Lending Guidelines and Their Impact on NBFCs
The fintech lending ecosystem in India was largely unregulated for a long time. A large section of the population that was ignored by the traditional banking industry received timely financial assistance, thanks to new technologies and innovative products. But the digital lending sector was beset with problems such as exorbitant interest rates, unrestricted employment of […]
Why Digital Lending Needs Factoring and Invoice Financing
It is common for companies to offer credit terms to their customers to increase sales and build customer relations. As a result, the company cannot access their money until the customers pay all the invoices. This leads to cash flow problems for the company, making it difficult to manage day-to-day operations and invest in the […]
What Does RBI’s Latest Digital Lending Guidelines Signify?
India’s digital lending market has grown considerably in recent years. Many fin-tech providers are offering easy loans to customers without collateral. While these loans are helpful for some customers who may be unable to get approved loans by a bank, the unregulated nature of this sphere proposed quite a few problems. Violations of customer data […]