In the industrial economy of the 80s, microfinance emerged as an option to eradicate poverty. But due to high volumes and profitability, it has become heavily commercialised. The higher interest rates and over-indebtedness have led to a high suicide rate among borrowers. Which raises the question, “is it fair to maximize profits from the poor”. […]
What Is the Main Purpose of the Top Credit Bureaus in India?
The desire to own valuable assets and track debtors have persevered for millennia, and credit lines continue to play a decisive role in the health of economies. For instance, consumer credit has existed since the days of ancient Babylon. Today, as the Information Age progresses, credit has evolved to fit seamlessly into the financial fabric […]
Beware of the Fraudsters: How to Detect Document and Identity Fraud
In a world of biometrics, smart cards and digital security, is identity theft a setback? Lost passport, Online Shopping Fraud, Debit Card Theft, sound familiar, doesn’t it? With the onset of the digital paradigm, is technology holding us back or taking us forward? This is a question that has left all of us bewildered, for […]
Why Mobile Banking Is a Must for Your Digital Banking Strategy?
An estimated 70% of Indian online adults with a bank account do their banking on a mobile app or website using their smartphone, according to data by Forrester research. The Covid-19 pandemic has expedited the already-existing need for a completely digitised world and brought it to the centre stage. For banks and NBFCs, the most […]
How Finezza Helped Gromor & Udhyam Alter Bengaluru’s Iron-walas
The pandemic has proved how technology can reverse every adversity into an opportunity. The massive digitisation of Indian businesses has led to non-conservative finance models like co-lending to gain a foothold. While co-lending is still nascent, it is gaining popularity among stakeholders, .i.e. banks, NBFCs, and HFCs, for its high risk and reward. Co-lending as […]
Risks & Opportunities for India’s Economy with the Rise of Fintech
From significant regulators in Mumbai to Blockchain specialists in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, multiple Indian metropolises are snagging the title of ‘fintech hubs’. With a boom in startup growth and a boost from governmental support, the Indian fintech industry has become a force to reckon with. However, the unprecedented rate at which the […]