OCEN, or Open Credit Enablement Network, is a framework and protocol introduced by Nandan Nilekani in July 2020 as part of IndiaStack. India’s lending industry can still be considered in its nascent stage. Banks and NBFCs essentially only lend to the organised sector and large corporations. This has caused a large swath of India’s small […]
Top Four Reasons to Be Ethical to Solve Problems of Microfinance
In the industrial economy of the 80s, microfinance emerged as an option to eradicate poverty. But due to high volumes and profitability, it has become heavily commercialised. The higher interest rates and over-indebtedness have led to a high suicide rate among borrowers. Which raises the question, “is it fair to maximize profits from the poor”. […]
Why Mobile Banking Is a Must for Your Digital Banking Strategy?
An estimated 70% of Indian online adults with a bank account do their banking on a mobile app or website using their smartphone, according to data by Forrester research. The Covid-19 pandemic has expedited the already-existing need for a completely digitised world and brought it to the centre stage. For banks and NBFCs, the most […]
Can Fintech-as-a-Service (Faas) Replace Banks in 2022?
Fintech-as-a-Service (FaaS) is making waves in this age of aggressive digitalisation. Traditional financial and non-financial companies use FaaS to make their solutions more effective and customer-friendly. FaaS uses cutting-edge technology to assist different industries, including lending, credit, and payments, overcome long-standing challenges. When you add in the growing popularity of digital systems like online financing, […]
Risks & Opportunities for India’s Economy with the Rise of Fintech
From significant regulators in Mumbai to Blockchain specialists in cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, multiple Indian metropolises are snagging the title of ‘fintech hubs’. With a boom in startup growth and a boost from governmental support, the Indian fintech industry has become a force to reckon with. However, the unprecedented rate at which the […]
Challenges and Opportunities Facing India’s Digital Microfinance
The Internet revolution and increased mobile penetration across rural markets have fuelled the emergence of digital technologies in India’s microfinance sector over the last decade. MFIs have now begun to adapt to new technology trends for faster loan origination, efficient customer service and delivering flexible lending requirements using alternate channels. The proliferation of low-cost mobile […]