Today, the landscape for DSA Services and Direct Selling Agent operations is ͏shifting͏ ͏fast. Historically, ͏Direct Selling Agent teams͏ ͏u͏͏sed manual risk͏͏ assessments,͏ relying on spreadsheets, gut feel, and ͏time͏͏‑intensive ͏paperwork. That approach led ͏to slow ͏decisions and higher operational ͏risk.͏ Now, emerging ͏͏AI tools ͏offer precision: predictive analytics, ͏natural language processing͏, and real-time ͏͏monitoring. […]
Ask any loan officer what takes up most of their day, and you’ll hear the same complaint: bank statement reviews. Think about it – if you’re spending 2-3 hours per application, that’s basically half your work week just on paperwork. No wonder loan officers are burning out. Sure, this manual approach worked fine when processing […]
Over the last five years, the fintech industry in India has grown by leaps and bounds. As of September 2024, the combined valuation of all Indian fintech startups was estimated to be $125 billion. However, despite their success story, startups often grapple with a slew of challenges. For instance, the regulations governing fintech startups are […]
India’s digital lending market is on the brink of a revolution, with projections indicating a surge from 1.8% of retail loans in FY22 to an impressive 5% by FY28. This rapid growth is fueled by the increasing demand for convenient, flexible, and swift loan approvals, particularly among younger generations. To capitalise on this trend and […]
India’s demand for credit is vast, yet a significant portion of the population lacks formal credit access. For example, in the MSME sector, only 14% of businesses have access to formal credit mechanisms. The challenges in assessing borrowers’ creditworthiness are one of the main reasons for this. This stems from a lack of transparency and […]
Robo-advisors are automated platforms that recommend personalised investment options and portfolios based on a theme or strategy specific to the user. These advisors leverage customer data and use algorithms to offer advice and are transforming the landscape of fintech companies in India. According to the latest data, assets under management in the robo-advisors market are […]
A customer’s habits play an important role in determining their financial trajectory. For instance, the inability to pay EMIs on time can have an impact on one’s credit score, net worth, assets, and debt. Access to such vital data related to past customer behaviour can help businesses predict future conduct. In particular, adopting technologies like […]
The Economic Times reports that it could take upward of seven years to solve all the pending debt recovery cases in India. The report also states that more than 200,000 pending cases are waiting at the Debt Recovery Tribunals (DRTs) which handle around 30,000-40,000 each year. Despite consistent efforts and timely reforms to improve the […]
Financial statement analysis generally assesses a firm’s financial health and performance. The income statement, cash flows, balance sheet, etc., present historical data in a structured form, aiding in informed decision-making. Financial statements are useful in understanding what has happened but are limited in forecasting ability. Now, imagine a proactive tool that can go beyond the […]
A borrower’s financial data provides significant insight into their financial status and creditworthiness. This data helps banks make lending decisions during the underwriting process. However, it is equally important for banks to observe non-financial indicators that help predict a borrower’s future behaviour. These indicators can inform banks about the ability of a borrower to fulfil […]
