Supply chain financing (SCF) is a funding solution that uses innovative technologies to help manage cash flows and address liquidity constraints insu international trade. The World Trade Organization (WTO) estimates that between 80% and 90% of global trade is backed by some kind of short-term trade finance. Global supply chains are yet to be fully […]
Why Are Lenders Betting Big on Supply Chain Finance?
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are often considered the backbone of the Indian economy, and they account for approximately 30% of India’s GDP and employ close to 111 million individuals. The COVID-19 pandemic posed many challenges across industries and disrupted supply chains. The current Russia-Ukraine war and periodic lockdowns in China have added to […]
Why Is Supply Chain Financing a Lifeline for SMEs in Difficult Times?
In recent decades, small and medium-sized (SME) enterprises have become more prevalent in global supply chains because of globalisation. However, the Covid-19 crisis has exposed them to the perils of transnational shocks and liquidity crisis. In the tumultuous post-Pandemic economic climate, Supply Chain Financing as a financing option for SMEs has witnessed tremendous growth. It […]
Why Do Higher Interest Rates Highlight Supply Chain Finance?
The global economy is currently navigating troubled waters. Many countries face the impending threat of recession as their economies slow down and inflation rates touch all-time highs. The crisis, caused by a double whammy of pandemic curbs, and the ongoing military escalation in Europe, has disrupted supply chains around the world, driving up the cost […]
Can the Rise of Supply Chain Financing Also Raise Rural India’s Economy?
In the early days of India’s independence, the focus was on rural development. The country’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, envisioned a future for India in which its vast rural population would be lifted out of poverty and given access to modern amenities and opportunities. However, in recent years there has been a shift from […]
Supply Chain Financing: How Banks Help Small Entrepreneurs Grow
Cashflows are the lifebloods of businesses. The biggest challenge an entrepreneur faces is raising funds. New businesses must stabilise their fund flows to sustain their operations and scale up, whether it is equity or working capital. Small businesses must manage their receivables and payables meticulously to maintain a comfortable liquidity position. Sometimes, they look for […]