Global education dreams often clash with financial realities. While over 1.3 million Indian students are studying abroad in 2024, many found their ambitions constrained by the staggering costs. A typical master’s program at a US university now demands an investment of ₹24 lakhs to ₹96 lakhs, placing international education beyond the reach of most middle-income […]
Rate Cut Conundrum: Did RBI’s Move Benefit Banks?
The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) rate-setting panel, recently met to decide whether reducing the lending interest rate for banks was the right move to combat rising inflation and economic slowdown. The news that the current repo rate of 6.5% may be reduced raised widespread concern within the banking sector […]
Revolutionising EMIs: How CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is Redefining India’s Credit Landscape
The launch of UPI in 2016 has transformed the financial landscape in India. However, there remained a gap in how the credit was accessed. India’s credit access and repayment system is a lengthy and cumbersome process that feels like a trap more than a solution. The introduction of CLOU (Credit Line on UPI) is set […]
How Is Alternative Credit Data Transforming Credit Underwriting?
India’s economic growth hinges on the success of more than 633.9 lakh micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which account for nearly 30% of gross value added (GVA) in India’s gross domestic product (GDP). Despite their valuable contribution, access to credit remains one of the major barriers for MSMEs, particularly unorganised MSMEs due to lack […]
Assessing Line of Credit Applications: Best Practices for Lenders
Today, a growing number of consumers require funds for personal, or business reasons. The funds may be used for a home renovation, expenses after a job lay-off, or to fund business operations. The value of funds can vary. Typically, such borrowers apply for a line of credit, which allows them to get access to funds […]
Open Banking in 2025: Emerging Trends and Future Forecasts
Open banking is a significant development that enables secure data sharing and collaboration between financial institutions, technology companies, and customers. It breaks down traditional barriers in finance by facilitating secure collaboration and data sharing between all stakeholders. As a result, this empowers customers, fuels competition, and drives innovation in financial services. As per estimates, the […]