The FinTech industry has been evolving quickly over the last decade. 11 of India’s 65 unicorns operate in the FinTech space. The industry is quickly disrupting traditional and established BFSI players. However, the regulatory regime is slowly catching up to technological developments. The RBI has recently released a circular which bans banks from offering credit […]
9 Benefits of OCEN for Small Business
The financial industry has hailed OCEN as a “magician’s wand” to solve the Indian MSME sector’s liquidity crunch. It will facilitate the connection between lenders, markets, and borrowers online. And thus, allow the needy to get small-ticket loans. OCEN is also expected to result in the financial inclusion of the unbanked and boost the number […]
10 Reasons Why OCEN is India’s Future of Financial Transactions
OCEN sparked much interest in the financial world after the global economy was put on a ventilator during the pandemic. It was first introduced as a part of IndiaStack by Infosys CEO Nandan Nilekani in 2020 and is still a hot topic today. Simply defined, OCEN (open credit enabled network) is an application that intends […]
How does FaaS Help with Fraud and Chargeback Prevention?
The Indian Fintech market is currently the world’s third-largest Fintech ecosystem, behind only the United States and China. India has 6,636 Fintech startups, making it one of the fastest-growing Fintech markets. The Indian Fintech business was worth $31 billion (INR 3100 crore) in 2021 and is expected to be $150 billion (INR 15000 crore) by […]
Trends Influencing the Future of Indian Fintech in 2022 and Beyond
Fintech is at a fascinating stage as it has reshaped how we view finances. What’s impressive is that fintech companies’ innovation has compelled the government to change its reforms. This is a disruption in action. The finance industry is no longer restricted to financial solutions; it has rather evolved with technology-backed solutions that make financial […]
Top Four Reasons to Be Ethical to Solve Problems of Microfinance
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”. […]