With growing digitisation, the fillip online shopping received during the pandemic and popularity among the youth have encouraged the Point of Sale (POS) financing options. The most common form of POS financing is Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) It is interest-free credit where consumers spread the cost of an item over a short period. Many […]
What Does a Situation Like an Uneventful Recession Mean for BNPL?
Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services are steadily gaining popularity in the Indian market. The value of these services is expected to reach INR 1.1 trillion ($15 billion) in 2026, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.5% between 2022 to 2026. The COVID-19 pandemic, aided by factors like impulsive buying and disposable […]
How Secure Is the Future of BNPL Financing?
BNPL stands for Buy Now Pay Later. It is a payment service that allows customers to postpone their final bill for some time, even after buying something. As the name implies, consumers may want to make a purchase before payday, and BNPL enables them to buy things without making full payment immediately. According to GlobalData, […]
Is India Really Ready for a Buy Now Pay Later Plan?
India’s payments market size is expected to grow to $ 10 Trillion in 2026, according to a report by Boston Consulting Group. With payments, Buy Now Pay Later, or BNPL, a newer trend is also projected to grow to a BNPL Gross Merchandise Value of $93.509 B by 2028. Buy Now Pay Later or BNPL […]
How Will the RBI Rate Hike Impact BNPL Players and Digital Lenders?
While experts believe the RBI hike will not be a problem for digital lenders, BNPL players will unquestionably be in the firing line. In response to the surging inflation across the nation, the Reserve Bank of India decided to hike the benchmark policy repo rate by another 50 basis points. This hike comes on top […]