Recently, the RBI’s June Financial Stability Report revealed that retail loans in the Indian banking sector experienced an impressive compounded annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.8% between March 2021 and 2023. A pivotal reason for this growth is the ongoing transformation of the traditional and time-consuming manual loan approval process, driven by the adoption of automated […]
Role of Digital Lending Solutions in Emerging Markets
The digital lending industry has transformed the landscape of borrowing and lending money. Today, traditional banks are not the only option for financing. Digital lending solutions have evolved as potent catalysts for economic growth and financial inclusion, predominantly in emerging markets. Experts predict that the digital lending sector will reach a massive USD 1.3 trillion […]
Digital Lending’s Future: Secrets, Obstacles, and Success
India’s digital lending market is expected to grow to $1.3 Trillion in 2030, says Inc42. Technological growth, higher internet penetration and the tiresome loan application process in traditional banking establishments have pushed many towards digital lending. Moreover, customers’ demand for a faster and simpler loan application process has propelled lenders to go online and adopt […]
RBI’s Surveillance of Digital Lending Apps: Productive or Obstructive?
The Indian digital lending sector, an industry virtually non-existent nearly a decade back, has grown by leaps and bounds in the last three to four years. The market valued at $14 billion in 2013, is expected to reach $350 billion by 2023 and $1.3 trillion by 2030. An enormous credit demand in the economy fuelled […]
How Is Technology Vital for the Positive Growth of BNPL Providers
The Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) option, also known as interest-free loans, became exceedingly popular during the Covid-19 pandemic. Reports suggest BNPL services are expected to cross USD 7000 million in 2022 in India; 22% of consumers bought goods using this option. BNPL services are popular among the young, tech-savvy population and also those who […]
New Digital Lending Guidelines and Their Impact on NBFCs
The fintech lending ecosystem in India was largely unregulated for a long time. A large section of the population that was ignored by the traditional banking industry received timely financial assistance, thanks to new technologies and innovative products. But the digital lending sector was beset with problems such as exorbitant interest rates, unrestricted employment of […]