We often talk a lot about credit bureaus and know that they are responsible for generating our credit scores. The credit information provided by these bureaus is used by various providers and businesses who want to assess the financial health and background of an individual. Let’s take a closer look at the prime functions of […]
How Cloud Technology Can Future-proof Digital Payments
The days when digital payments were used only for online shopping are gone. In the last few years, there has been a steady increase in digital payments even in brick and mortar shops and pavement shops. Digital payment is becoming a new norm even for common money transfers between two parties. With the restrictions in […]
Financial Inclusion in India Beyond COVID-19
Global unsettling repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic led to strict lockdown implementations in developing countries and emerging economies alike. Countries witnessed their social and economic life came to a complete standstill, which adversely affected the lives of millions of people. The aftermath is massive suffering for the low-income strata and struggles for survival for the […]
The Future of Indian Financial Services in the Wake of Corona Pandemic
While even the strongest economies from across the globe are struggling to cope with the COVID-19-induced unprecedented demand shock, the complete shutdown of all vital economic activities has paralysed the growth of the nations. India is amidst its biggest lockdown till date, and the national economy has come to a dead halt due to the […]
Why Lenders Shouldn’t Shy Away from MSME Digital Lending
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises sector is the backbone for developing nations like India. In fact, Indian MSMEs are currently working to strengthen their presence across sectors while simultaneously expanding their footprint globally. The consistent progress of the MSME sector is closely related to India’s pursuit of becoming a global economic power. However, progress and […]
Drive Upsell Opportunities by Leveraging Credit Bureau Data
Upselling to the existing customer base is a key pillar of the overall marketing strategy followed by lenders to increase Customer Lifetime Value and keep customer acquisition costs down. The spin-off effect on retention is an added benefit. However, traditional segmentation techniques based on demographics like income and location are barely sufficient to identify the […]