In the current financial year, businesses are expected to require Rs 11.2 lakh crore in working capital, up from Rs 8.7 lakh crore in the previous year. As a result, businesses will need more capital to meet their operational expenses, such as inventory purchases, salaries, and other expenses. As the lending sector becomes increasingly competitive, […]
Can Co-Lending Be the Catalyst for the Resurgence of India’s MSME Sector?
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector contributes significantly to India’s growth trajectory, provides resilience to the economy, and generates a substantial number of jobs. A total of 633.9 lakh MSMEs employed 93,94,957 people in the financial year 2022, as per IBEF. The sector has played a vital role in generating employment in rural […]
Digital Lending: Managing AML and KYC in 2023
The global digital lending market is expected to grow exponentially in the coming years. The increasing demand for financial services and the rising adoption of digital solutions in traditional banking and lending services drive this growth. Data Bridge Market Research shows that the digital lending market is expected to reach USD 69937 million by 2029, […]
Digital Lending Trends in 2023: How Are Top Players Gearing Up?
The digital lending segment grew from 9 billion USD in 2012 to almost 150 billion in 2020. It is one of the fastest-growing fintech segments and is expected to reach a value of approximately 350 billion USD in 2023 in India. Factors like increasing digital adoption and the difficulty of accessing credit through traditional banking […]
Embedded Finance: How Can Banks and Lenders Utilise Customer Spending Data
Embedded finance is technically a package deal. It combines a non-financial consumer experience with a suitable and usually complementary financial product or service. All in all, this combination aims to provide a superior customer experience. By 2027, global embedded finance market revenues are expected to exceed $183 billion. Embedded finance brings three advantages in one […]
Why Are Lenders Betting Big on Supply Chain Finance?
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are often considered the backbone of the Indian economy, and they account for approximately 30% of India’s GDP and employ close to 111 million individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic posed many challenges across industries and disrupted supply chains. The current Russia-Ukraine war and periodic lockdowns in China have added to […]