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...

At present, the ease of the application and loan disbursal process has nudged more Micro Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) and retail customers to apply for unsecured loans. For example, the government’s PSB Loans in 59 Minutes initiative accelerates the...

In a digital-forward economy, borrowers have to repeatedly share extensive personal and financial data with lenders throughout their lifetime, which often poses both inconvenience and security risks. On top of that, this sensitive information includes profile details, addresses, credit card...

A recent Saral Finance survey suggests that around 67% of Indians have taken a loan at some stage to meet their financial requirements. That is a whopping 938 million people. Worryingly, the number of wilful defaulters has increased steadily over...

Micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) account for around 30% of the economy, making them one of the most important sectors in India. These businesses also play an important role in safeguarding the cultural heritage of different communities, driving innovation,...

Automation has positively impacted industries and has significantly contributed to the growth in the financial services domain. Lenders benefit from automating the entire lending process, including debt recovery. Replacing manual processes with automated collection procedures improves efficiency and helps lenders...

One of the top risks in lending is the inability of borrowers to repay loans on time and in full. Hence, debt recovery is one of the most important aspects of the lending life cycle. However, traditional debt recovery methods...

Credit appraisal is an integral componеnt of thе lеnding еcosystеm in India, еnabling financial institutions to assеss borrowеrs' crеditworthinеss in-dеpth. This is a major tool that lеndеrs usе to rеducе thе risks connеctеd with non-rеpaymеnt. This is also important because...

Non-banking financial Companies (NBFCs) offer diverse financial services, such as loans, credit facilities, investment options, insurance, and more. An integral part of the financial system, they cater to the needs of individuals and businesses that remain underserved or unserved traditionally....