India, a rapidly growing economy with over 1.4 billion people, faces significant challenges in financial inclusion. Since independence, its banking sector has evolved through four distinct phases: Pre-social banking (1950-1969), Social banking (1969-1990), and two Liberalisation periods (1990-2005, 2005-present). Despite rigorous efforts to attain financial inclusion, around 11% of India’s adult population is underbanked even […]
How Transaction Data Analysis Promotes Trust and Accountability in Lending
As the lending industry becomes more competitive, transparency and accountability in decision-making are critical for a productive and long-term relationship between stakeholders. Customers want to make informed decisions and feel empowered when making a choice. In this scenario, transaction data analysis can strengthen the relationship between lenders and borrowers. It gives lenders critical insights and […]
Advancing Lending Operations: Supply Chain Financing Strategies
Traditionally, suppliers and buyers stand on opposite sides of the negotiating table when closing a business deal. However, they may need to adopt a more collaborative approach in certain circumstances. For instance, they may come together to apply for a business loan. Known as supply chain financing, this unique product enables the supplier to produce […]
Scaling Your Lending Business with Cloud-Based Lending Software: A Growth Strategy
In the last five years, the lending industry has grown increasingly competitive, with banks, lending platforms, payment apps, and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) competing for a piece of the pie. Simultaneously, there’s great potential for data-driven, future-thinking lenders to accelerate growth by capitalising on under-tapped market opportunities. For instance, the Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise […]
How Does Micro Loan Management Software Improve Lenders Profitability?
According to experts, microfinancing has been one of the most instrumental factors in facilitating financial inclusion in India. The Bharat Microfinance Report by Sa-dhan highlights that 98% of microfinance institution (MFI) borrowers are women, demonstrating the significant role MFIs play in empowering women entrepreneurs through micro-credits. This impact is further underscored by data from the […]
Microfinance Lending Gains Autonomy: RBI’s Move to Lift Pricing Caps
Recently, thе Rеsеrvе Bаnk of Indiа (RBI) tоok а grоundbrеаking stеp by lifting pricе cаps оn micrоfinаncе lending. This decision can exert аn significant impact on non-banking financial company-microfinance institutions (NBFC-MFIs). This stratеgic shift aims to harmonisе thе rеgulatory landscapе for all microfinancе lеndеrs, including banks, thеrеby crеating a morе lеvеl playing fiеld. Thе nеw […]