Credit scoring models are the backbone of the lending ecosystem, enabling lenders, including financial institutions, to evaluate the risk involved while approving loans for every applicant. Traditionally, statistical and linear programming models, often considered the gold standard of credit scoring,...

India’s lending landscape has evolved rapidly in the last decade, driven by the onset of non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) and Fintech startups and the insurgence of advanced technologies in different areas of the lending cycle. Between 2005 and 2020, the...

By reducing risk weights on lending to microfinance institutions (MFIs) and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs), the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has indicated a major policy shift. Intended to boost lending availability and, thus, economic growth, this step now modifies...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has continually strengthened its laws against money laundering, levying significant fines on non-complaint banks and financial institutions. However, laundering continues to be a major challenge for India's financial system, with the nation reportedly losing...

India suffered over ₹11,000 crore in losses to cybercrime in 2024. Stock trading frauds alone accounted for ₹4,636 crore. Tamil Nadu specifically reported losses over this period of ₹1,116 crore. For financial health, traditional audits have long been the norm,...

PwC India's analysis predicts a major increase in digital financial suspicious transactions, with volumes rising from 159 billion in FY 2023-24 to 481 billion in FY 2028-29. This sustained growth pattern indicates that the number of transactions in 2025 will...

Economic offences in India bear little resemblance to its past avatar. Traditional theft and forgery have given way to sophisticated digital attacks, creating unprecedented challenges for lending institutions. The RBI's report puts this into perspective—banking frauds cost the sector ₹21,367...

Banks and financial institutions (FIs) play an integral part in keeping the wheels of the economy running smoothly. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) serves as the central nerve point, as it maintains economic and financial stability by continuously monitoring...

As economic offences get more penetrative and sophisticated, financial institutions across the world face increased threats. One of the methods opted for such offences is the exploitation of money mules. This touches financial institutions, businesses, and governments globally, raises questions...

India’s flourishing economy hinges on the success of its ~40 million Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), which contribute nearly 30% to the country’s GDP and about 45% to its exports. However, a few persistent roadblocks, including access to timely...