The finance industry embraced technology with open arms ahead of time, only to earn an early mover advantage. The result is promising changes in the finance landscape. Today, products like chatbots, automation, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more are questioning India’s future in financial services. Technology battled the challenge of financial inclusion that the pandemic brought […]
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 […]
Decision Management System: A Safeguard Against Financial Risks
A sturdy decision management system can be a lender’s safeguard against financial risks that the credit evaluation process exposes them to. It harbours a promise of distinct competitive advantage to lenders with improved and flawless decision making. Fast-tracking the credit evaluation and risk management process at the lender’s end ensures increased financial security. It also […]
Why Loan Delinquency is a Wake-Up Call for MFI Lenders and the Industry
Did you know that rising loan delinquency rates can lead to significant opportunity costs and damage the reputation of Microfinance Institutions (MFIs)? According to a recent Business Standard report, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) focusing on microfinance may face higher credit costs due to increasing loan delinquencies. In addition, the asset growth of these companies is […]
4 Ways Co-lending Can Strengthen the Indian MSME System
Did you know there are around 64 million micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in India? Additionally, MSMEs contribute around 30% of the total GDP and account for 31% of the country’s workforce, highlighting their indispensable role in India’s economic growth in recent years. Yet, MSME credit penetration in India is only 14%, which begs […]
What is the India Fintech Stack: A Guide to Seamless Digital Lending for NBFCs?
Did you know that Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) can leverage data and digitisation to facilitate lending? It can lead to reduced costs, faster approvals, and increased financial inclusion. According to BCG, this might enable a 15X growth in this market, reaching INR 7 lakh crore in annual disbursements. But what drives this growth? It is […]