As our economy became the fifth largest in the world, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) sector contributed about 29% of our GDP and nearly 50% of the total exports. The availability of funds is the most important challenge they face. Traditional financing methods like term loans, cash credits, and overdrafts are often inadequate […]
What Does RBI’s Latest Digital Lending Guidelines Signify?
India’s digital lending market has grown considerably in recent years. Many fin-tech providers are offering easy loans to customers without collateral. While these loans are helpful for some customers who may be unable to get approved loans by a bank, the unregulated nature of this sphere proposed quite a few problems. Violations of customer data […]
7 Reasons Why Your Working Capital Lending Operation Needs to Be Updated
Technological advancements have changed lending significantly – banks are integrating fintech and modern loan origination software in their legacy systems. And automation has enabled small players to compete with banks by offering loans at competitive rates. However, since technology keeps changing, you’ll need to update your working capital lending operation to stay relevant. While automation […]
Supply Chain Financing: How Banks Help Small Entrepreneurs Grow
Cashflows are the lifebloods of businesses. The biggest challenge an entrepreneur faces is raising funds. New businesses must stabilise their fund flows to sustain their operations and scale up, whether it is equity or working capital. Small businesses must manage their receivables and payables meticulously to maintain a comfortable liquidity position. Sometimes, they look for […]
Can B2B BNPL Potentially Unlock Growth Opportunities for Companies?
B2C (business-to-consumer) BNPL has been growing in popularity among millennials, particularly Gen Z. Millennials often lead the B2B buying process in their workplaces, just like in consumer markets. With the growing popularity of eCommerce and increased demand for digital payments in the B2B marketplace, B2B BNPL has emerged as a natural fit for customers looking […]
Credit Cards’ Uncertain Future: Will Virtual Cards Dominate?
It’s no secret that credit cards have faced a fair share of problems in the past few years. The global recession caused many people to tighten their belts, and credit card companies were some of the first to feel the pinch. Fees increased, interest rates rose, and many people found themselves struggling to keep up […]