Access to timely credit is crucial for an individual's or a business's financial and social development. The Indian credit score companies offer services that help shape lending decisions, investment strategies, and overall economic stability. Self-monitoring of credit scores by Indians...

Financial statements offer insights into the health of an individual or a business. Lenders can extract valuable information from bank financial statement PDFs to aid them in their lending decisions. Automation has replaced manual analysis of financial statements for many...

Loan fraud is one of the top financial risks faced by lenders today. As of May 2024, it was revealed that the number of bank frauds has increased four times over the last five years. These cases predominantly comprise digital...

Lending businesses face multiple risks; one of them is interest rate risk, which is losses occurring due to adverse interest rate changes. The increased volatility amid unprecedented situations forces financial institutions to recognise the importance of liquidity management in controlling...

As of March 2024, the gross non-performing assets (GNPAs) ratio for scheduled commercial banks stands at 2.8%, a 12-year low, exhibiting an improvement in managing default risks. Despite this, lenders must be continually wary of the impact of risky loans,...

According to a report, the number of cases referred to the debt recovery tribunal (DRT),  grew significantly to INR 4.02 trillion in FY23. Yet, the amount recovered via this route downslided to 9.2% in FY23 as compared to 17.5% in...

At the forefront of the significant transformation in lending operations is the automated decisioning stage in loan processing—a technological leap that's reshaping how banks and financial institutions evaluate and approve loan applications. Automated Decision-Making Systems, or ADMS leverage cutting-edge technologies...

The concept of priority sector lending has its origins in 1972. This was when the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) first introduced the concept of opening up credit access to economically underserved consumers. This step was considered to be an...

Fintech combines finance and technology and represents the next phase of financial evolution, focusing on innovation. Fintech users, particularly in digital payments, are forecasted to exceed 3.5 billion in 2024. By 2028, the number will reach 4.81 billion. However, as...

Banks have a unique opportunity to leverage new technologies and digital tools to enhance customer experiences and drive innovation in the financial industry. By embracing emerging trends like personalised financial products, spend analytics and cash forecasting, banks can stay ahead...