Global unsettling repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdown implementations in developing countries and emerging economies alike. Countries witnessed their social and economic life came to a complete standstill, which adversely affected the lives of millions of people. The aftermath is massive suffering for the low-income strata and struggles for survival for the […]
The Future of Indian Financial Services in the Wake of Corona Pandemic
While even the strongest economies from across the globe are struggling to cope with the COVID-19-induced unprecedented demand shock, the complete shutdown of all vital economic activities has paralysed the growth of the nations. India is amidst its biggest lockdown till date, and the national economy has come to a dead halt due to the […]
Why Lenders Shouldn’t Shy Away from MSME Digital Lending
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector is the backbone for developing nations like India. In fact, Indian MSMEs are currently working to strengthen their presence across sectors while simultaneously expanding their footprint globally. The consistent progress of the MSME sector is closely related to India’s pursuit of becoming a global economic power. However, progress and […]
Drive Upsell Opportunities by Leveraging Credit Bureau Data
Upselling to the existing customer base is a key pillar of the overall marketing strategy followed by lenders to increase Customer Lifetime Value and keep customer acquisition costs down. The spin-off effect on retention is an added benefit. However, traditional segmentation techniques based on demographics like income and location are barely sufficient to identify the […]
The Future of Financing Trends with NBFCs
NBFCs are key players when it comes to the objective of financial inclusion that India aims to achieve. It caters to unbanked and underbanked sections of Indian society. Additionally, they provide the credit demand of MSMEs too. Through direct and indirect involvement, they transform sectors like transportation, employment generation, wealth creation, bank credit in rural […]
Here’s What 2020 Has in Store for NBFCs
NBFCs have become an integral part of the Indian lending landscape over the years. Since their inception in the 1960s, they have helped to provide a range of financial services to consumers and businesses across the country. As of March 2019, the total number of registered NBFCs in the country stood at 9,659. Despite the […]