The growing demand for credit access among retail consumers and businesses has led to the accelerated growth of alternative lending in India. The key factors driving growth include limited credit access within traditional banking, fintech innovation, and widespread smartphone penetration. The market size of this category is expected to grow from $7.53 billion in 2023 […]
5 Reasons Why Mobile-First Approaches Are Transforming Digital Lending in India
The smartphone has transformed banking practices, benefiting consumers and financial institutions (FIs) alike. What was once a complex, time-consuming process of securing a loan has now been reduced to a few taps on a smartphone screen. Therefore, many lenders are increasingly adopting a mobile-first strategy to stay relevant and broaden their customer base. The numbers […]
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 […]
10 Ways Peer-to-Peer Lending is Challenging RBI’s Traditional Lending Regulations
Peer-to-peer lending (P2P lending) is disrupting the traditional financial framework, but not without raising concerns about regulatory oversight and borrower-lender protections. Unlike regulated banks, which must adhere to the strict RBI guidelines for documentation, credit assessment, and compliance, P2P platforms often operate with minimal requirements. While seemingly beneficial for quick access to funds, this relaxed […]
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 […]