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Neobanks are ushering in a new era in banking by leveraging technology to provide modern, user-friendly services. In India, the technological revolution is particularly resonant with the younger generation. These digital natives are quick to embrace neobanks, drawn by their convenience, efficiency, and alignment with contemporary financial goals. Young consumers in the nation have quickly… Continue reading How do neobanks appeal to young consumers in India?

Embedded finance revolutionizes traditional banking by seamlessly integrating financial services into everyday non-financial activities, products, and interactions. This forward-thinking approach democratizes financial access, embedding services directly into consumers’ daily routines. By integrating banking, payments, lending, and insurance functions into sectors like e-commerce, retail, and mobility, embedded finance streamlines operations, enhances convenience, and elevates user experiences.… Continue reading What is embedded finance and how does it benefit the fintech industry?

Parting from traditional brick-and-mortar banking, there is a paradigm shift in how banking is done. Today, banking is also about value addition to the customers and serving their financial needs. And that is what Fintechs does! A survey revealed that 53% of respondents from the banking sector are customer-centric 53% of respondents from the banking sector… Continue reading Why You Should Look Beyond Banks For Your Financial Needs

Starting a business requires consideration of multiple factors. Often, when starting a business, we are clear with the industry and product and also research a lot about competitors and substitutes available in the market. But often, we end up neglecting the financial risk and end up learning about financial risk the hard way. Wouldn’t it… Continue reading Financial risks involved in running a business

FinTech 2.0 – The era of FinTechs begin! Industries are parting ways from traditional banking and entering the era of financial inclusion. With this, FinTechs are rolling the financial solutions with strategic partnerships and innovative features. Financial democratization is one of those changes the economy needs. Also, emerging FinTech companies are increasingly gearing towards this… Continue reading Disrupting And Democratizing The Indian Finance Ecosystem

Introduction Small businesses, from Kirana shops to neighbourhood businesses, are essential to India’s economy. But despite their significance, these small-scale enterprises lack funding. According to research by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), one solution is to build a credit-information infrastructure for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) and offer credit guarantees to make it easier to… Continue reading Can Indian SMEs sustain an economic downturn?

Starting a business is easy, but it is tough to execute operations smoothly. There is immense competition nowadays as it has become necessary to ensure that your business is technically and technologically advanced. Especially when you are running a small business, you must fight against all odds, overcome all the financial challenges, and efficiently meet… Continue reading The Small Business Finance Problem

Niyogin FinTech Limited, established in 2018, is a non-banking finance company that offers financial assistance to micro, small, and medium enterprises in India through its holistic platform. This platform is designed mainly for mall business owners and aims to deliver collateral-free access to credit. Business owners cannot always offer collateral against the loan, which hampers… Continue reading Niyogin’s vision for a more inclusive financial system in India

India has one of the most comprehensive financial ecosystems in the world. Yet, lack of access continues to be a challenge for a large portion of India’s 138 crore population. Traditional players in the market cannot provide relevant products and services to various segments of consumers due to multiple reasons. Digital banking plays a transformative… Continue reading How digital banking is powering financial inclusion for rural customers and MSMEs

Introduction: The Information Interface India P Ltd, promoter of Niyogin, acquired a BSE listed NBFC – M3 Global Finance Ltd, and rechristened it to Niyogin Fintech Ltd. Post the acquisition, the company raised equity capital of Rs 235 crore from Institutional Investors to drive its growth as a Fintech company. Its objective is to cater… Continue reading The Growth of Niyogin

The entry of fintech into the SME sector started with the introduction of automation tools to get basic tasks done. For example, financial bookkeeping or transaction record-keeping were some of the things which were digitized, thanks to the new fintech tools. Most SMEs slowly started embracing more fintech innovations primarily because they were cost-effective and… Continue reading How Fintech can help SMEs grow

A credit score is a numerical figure ranging anywhere between 300 and 900. The higher the score, the better the chances of a person to avail of credit in the form of a loan. Any score which is 750 or above is considered a good credit score. The credit score is based on the credit history… Continue reading Building A Credit Score

Introduction  The adage “money cannot buy happiness” may be accurate, but most aspirations in life require money, whether personal or business. In current times, it is imperative to understand a strategic approach to investing your “cash in hand.” It is the only way to grow your business portfolio. When it comes to financial planning, there… Continue reading How to Improve Your Finances

All organizations, big or small, need funds to start, scale and sustain. Depending on their growth stage, companies can choose different types of loans. They can remit the loans through profits. In the following sections, we have listed in detail the different types of loans you can apply for as a business, the process of… Continue reading How to Get a Business Loan

It’s a no-brainer that a low CIBIL score has been one of the major reasons for the rejection of loan applications. Most banks require a credit score above 750 to process the loan application. The second arrangement is NBFC. However, the interest rates and charges levied by the NBFCs makes loan virtually unattractive. Therefore, a… Continue reading How To Establish Your Credit Score And History

Introduction Financial inclusion has been recognized as a critical facilitator for achieving inclusive and sustainable development. Broadly speaking, “financial inclusion” refers to providing every population segment equal access to various financial services. Besides banking services, these include other financial services like insurance, credit, and equity. Furthermore, financial inclusion safeguards the economic wealth of low-income groups,… Continue reading How Financial Inclusion Can Boost India’s GDP

Gold Loan is presently booming and is the fastest-growing loan category amongst the various types of credit offerings in the market. It has witnessed a phenomenal growth opportunity owing to its ease, flexibility and swiftness. As per Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) data, the outstanding loan against gold jewelry stood at Rs 56,596 crore as… Continue reading Gold Loan: Credit with Credit Score no bar!

The realm of financial services is turning highly dynamic to match the preferences and needs of the audience. Financial service providers are quickly shifting from product providers to service providers, thus paving the path for the emergence of cross-industry value propositions. Partnerships, alliances and an understanding of value addition have played a major role in… Continue reading Cross-industry value propositions in financial services

India has attained the title of the world’s third largest Fintech market with 7,460 Fintech companies, following US and China closely with 22,290 and 8,870 Fintechs, respectively. The Indian fintech market received $29 billion in funding across 2,084 deals to date, attaining a 14% share of the global funding and a #2 spot on the… Continue reading Future Fintech growth drivers

The year 2020 and the succeeding period have been choppy on many fronts. From the outbreak of the pandemic, war threat and crypto market crash to the current speculation of a potential recession, together, the instability on an economic front has massively impacted the financial ecosystem too. Although individuals, businesses and countries at large have… Continue reading Trends in Fintech for 2023

Constant innovation, agility and customer centricity have been a strong forte of Fintech. Leveraging its ability to enforce flexibility owing to its downright digital functionality, Fintech has eased common financial-related tasks. Furthermore, the transparency it has brought by eliminating unnecessary intermediaries has helped it gain the trust of end users. These attributes also happen to… Continue reading Digital payment methods bringing inclusivity

Not too long ago, traditional businesses would attempt to build internal proprietary solutions and would dignify the production of such internal developments. It allowed them to distinguish themselves from the clutter and emerge as a leader by virtue of their catalogue of internal technological developments. While partnering with Fintech helped traditional businesses to fill their… Continue reading Fintech Leveraging Partnerships

Introduction A financial review is a review of a company’s financial records that provides confidence in the credibility of its financial statements. A review, unlike an audit, is more limited in scope, assessing a company’s financial statements while restricting the study to analytical techniques and management evaluation. A review can establish the plausibility of a… Continue reading Why small businesses should have a financial review?

Introduction: The process of measuring, monitoring, and optimizing the number of net cash receipts minus the costs incurred by your firm is known as cash flow management. An important factor that establishes a company’s financial health is its cash flow. It is quite crucial for a small company. This is because the company will quickly… Continue reading The Untold Story of Cash Flow Management of SMEs

Running a business is certainly no easy task. There are a lot of legalities involved in it, and the most important one is filing business ITRs in time. It’s a standard practice for small business owners to find ways to save on taxes. Every little amount saved is precious for small business owners. Here we… Continue reading How to save on taxes as a small business

The rise of Peer to Peer lending in India On the back of technology, fintech has grasped the depths and breadths of the Indian financial ecosystem, from remittances to virtual banking to insurance authentication and financial profiling. Peer to Peer lending, a rising sector in India’s fintech scene, made its debut eight years ago, but… Continue reading Is India ready for Peer-To-Peer lending

What is the Niyogin Platform? Niyogin, a national neo-banking platform, aims to provide financial assistance to small and micro-scale enterprises. It gives SMEs and the unbanked access to funds and envisions enabling them with technologically-advanced solutions. Niyogin is a technology-first platform that embraces the entire MSME landscape from rural to developing metropolitan areas. The platform aims… Continue reading Best Way To Secure Your Next Loan

Introduction India is unquestionably leading the fintech revolution, and the pace of innovation and technical development worldwide is unmatched. The fintech landscape in India has experienced high-speed expansion with the aid of enablers like widespread internet usage, broad area network coverage, quick technological adoption, and epidemic-enhanced digital penetration. Customer expectations, the need for reliable, safe… Continue reading Future of Finance

The words digital and automation have glided into our everyday life quite effortlessly. These buzzwords are also the reason behind the revolutionary financial ecosystem powered by the technology we experience today. With over 26,000 Fintech globally of which, India alone boosts 7,460, the word and functionality of Fintech have deeply penetrated commonplace. The ‘on the… Continue reading Can Domestic Money Transfers Boost Financial Inclusion?

Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) is a form of credit line embedded at the point of sale when customers choose to purchase with the decision to avail of immediate credit. This form of credit line being embedded means customer is not directed to a separate platform for financial services or lenders. The decision is often… Continue reading How Artificial Intelligence is refining Buy Now Pay Later

Since its inception, Fintech has shown novelty in every segment it has spread its branches to. Through practical collaboration with banks, Fintech has allowed traditional banks to lower their acquisition and service costs while making use of their unconsumed legacy data. They have enabled financial services to low-income groups in underserved areas owing to their… Continue reading Anticipated Fintech Developments

The Fintech ecosystem is constantly reshaping and redefining traditional ways.  The transformation in the financial arena is at an important stage, especially since the digital modernization of how we control and manoeuvre our finances. The noteworthy point amidst this whole transformation is how the government is not only accepting this revolution but also building sandboxes… Continue reading Key trends in the Indian Fintech sector

Macro and Micro economic growth are paramount for all the business activities we undertake. However, as per the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) World Economic Outlook Report of April 2022, the overall global growth is estimated to decline from 6.1% in 2021 to 3.6% in 2022. The ongoing Ukraine-Russia war and sanctions in Russia play a… Continue reading The Global Economic Scenario and Fintech

The current era is one with rapid growth, expansion and visibility for businesses. This can be attributed to the digital wave that has taken over the world. Businesses are now able to touch base with a larger audience and investors, both of which allow them to grow at a faster pace. However, some businesses cross… Continue reading How are upstarts using a hyper-growth strategy?

India, a hub of technology and innovation, counts as the second-largest country in terms of population. With 138 crore Indians scattered in urban and rural areas, India is known to be rich not only in its resources but also opportunities. Taking a look at Urban and Rural population As per statistics, along with India’s overall… Continue reading How Niyogin is reaching users far and wide

Traditionally, culturally and professionally, India has consistently been the spearhead of skill, innovation and resilience. India’s rich culture, resources and vast diversity have added to its constant recognition.  Yet, outside the perceptive, urban bubbles of development, a striking lack of financial literacy, infrastructure and services has been a hindrance to the aspirations of millions. To… Continue reading Niyogin; Powering ambitions, powering growth

The concept of credit cards emerged in the 1950s and thus began the phenomenon of competitive financial services and innovative banking. Thereafter, with the initiation of internet banking in the 1990s and digitized payment technology recently, the financial ecosystem has undergone a massive change. Until recently, traditional banks ruled the financial ecosystem but with the… Continue reading How can the banking industry respond to the threat of disruption?

The agricultural sector; the primary sector has been the backbone before the industrial revolution. As witnessed by economies, the upholding of the agricultural sector has led to the development of the secondary and tertiary sectors. As for India, agriculture sector growth has been steady with constant support and uplifting by the government. India ranks 2nd… Continue reading Agri Tech to Agri Fintech

Undoubtedly, technology has evolved manifolds over the years, and since coupled with Finance, it is cultivating experiences and opportunities fairly new to audiences. Regulators and policymakers are attempting to keep pace with the innovations and developments to implement firm yet inclusive policies. To ensure increased cybersecurity against threats, frauds and breaches, it is essential regulators… Continue reading Fintech Risk and Regulation Compliance

The acceptance and adoption of a paperless and digitized approach have led to a transformation in the banking industry. Fintech has acted as a facilitator in promoting an unconventional approach to money matters. With 6,639 Fintech in India of which, 21 of them stand tall as unicorns, India is the third-largest Fintech-related ecosystem in the… Continue reading Why is India spearheading the Fintech Revolution

Fintech ushered in as an unconventional way of banking but with time and acceptance, presently it is positioned strongly in the market. As per statistics, the Indian Fintech adoption rate is at a whopping 87% against a global average of 64%. This goes on to demonstrate how Fintech and its services are not just creating… Continue reading Career opportunities in the Fintech space

The financial ecosystem has seen a tremendous extension since its formal inception in the year 1770 with the establishment of the Bank of Hindustan. Mere services grew to a full stack of financial services and with the digital revolution, services have been shifting online. Digital banking forms are rapidly increasing across the globe. Payments companies… Continue reading Machine learning techniques for the detection of financial fraud

The year FY 2020 saw a set up of 1,22,721 new businesses which grew to 1,55,377 in FY 2021 and 1,67,076 in FY 2022 at an increased rate of 7.5%. With several new businesses participating in the growth of the economy and thereby, India, it is needless to say that these enterprises must be supported… Continue reading 7 advantages of taking a business loan

Walking with a population of 136 crore Indians with contrasting needs and demands means innovation must be at its finest! To date, traditional banks have taken care of the needs but with Fintech joining hands, services that place customer centricity in the high-importance grid have grown manifolds. The financial world has crossed the road from… Continue reading 5 Reasons Why You Should Take a Top-Up Loan

The Assets under Management (AUM) of gold loan NBFC is expected to grow at 12-14% in FY2022-23. According to an estimate, the organized gold loan is currently valued at Rs 4,149 billion and is expected to grow at a 3-year CAGR of 19.5% to reach Rs 7,557 billion by FY2024. Crisil ratings in the chart… Continue reading Why Gold Loans Come as a Shining Armor

India owns 12 Public Sector Banks (PSBs), 21 Private Banks (PBs) and 43 Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) as of January 2022. Amongst these, only a handful was constituted in recent years while the majority are age-old banks with legacy data, frameworks and policies with long-in-the-tooth customers. These banks have managed to remain cemented in the… Continue reading Lord of the Rings or Collab with the Fintech?

Micro, small and medium enterprises are playing a vital role in the growth of the Indian economy. They contribute to roughly 30% of India’s GDP while employing a whopping 11.10 crore Indians in various sectors of functionality. Given the fact that the majority, i.e., 65% of the Indian population is below the age of 35,… Continue reading The Growth of MSMEs in India

Wealth Management has been an invariable part of society. From saving money in piggy banks to saving it in bank accounts, society has always had the ‘Save The Money’ ideology. With evolution, the brick-and-mortar model of savings converted into tech-driven options that we know today as WealthTech where individuals can save and invest through a… Continue reading Strategic initiatives and the winning game of Wealth Tech

Ancient civilizations paid in beads or coins that eventually changed to gold or silver coins and today, we have adapted to paper money as a form of payment. This goes on to show that ‘Payment’ has been an integral part of our society since the beginning of time irrespective of the type we considered currency.… Continue reading Paytech: The Future of Payment

The Indian regulators are cognizant of the significance of financial inclusion to achieve economic growth and the fact that to achieve the said objective, equitable growth opportunity through inclusive financial services is primary. India being a diverse country with a noticeable disparity in income and education across levels acts as an opportunity and challenge both,… Continue reading Financial Inclusion and Its Impact on Financial Efficiency and Sustainability

Financial inclusion is a key determinant for the development of an economy. However, increasing financial services penetration by setting up Tier II & III cities branches leads to high customer acquisition costs for banks and NBFCs. Additionally, the high cost of delivery, small transaction sizes, lack of credit history, and documentation among rural individuals &… Continue reading The MSME and Rural India Landscape

The concept of credit cards emerged in the 1950s and thus began the phenomenon of competitive financial services and innovative banking. Thereafter, with the initiation of internet banking in the 1990s and digitized payment technology recently, the financial ecosystem has undergone an absolute change. Until recently, traditional banks ruled the financial ecosystem but with the… Continue reading How can the banking industry respond to the threat of disruption?

India is a land of extensive opportunities and a home to 6.3 crore MSMEs; a significant chunk of the population and needless to say, an essential part of the economy. These MSMEs indulge in several kinds of businesses and yet they all face a similar challenge- access to capital. Formerly, banks were a traditional source… Continue reading How Technology Is Transforming Lending and Shaping A New Era of Small Business Opportunity

India as a market is fairly complex and dynamic in terms of geography, consumer behavior and preferences. The consumer market is vast and diverse for any given product or service. Needless to say, the unifying force in all these segments is the acceptability and usage of mobile connectivity, application and platform. Fintech has anchored a… Continue reading Who are the Fintech Borrowers?

The Know Your Customer (KYC) policy is a mandatory framework for the financial ecosystem used for the customer identification process. To comply with international regulations, Know Your Customer procedures need to be implemented in the first stage of any business relationship when enrolling a new customer. Primitively, KYC was an in-person inspection process but with… Continue reading The journey from KYC to e-KYC and now Video KYC

India’s Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2022-23 in Parliament on the 1st of February, 2022 where she disclosed key highlights of India’s plans toward being a financially inclusive country. The focal concern has always been financial inclusion since it is directly related to the growth of an economy. The Budget 2022 speaks largely… Continue reading Budget 2022, Finance and Inclusion

The year 2019 and forward witnessed an impact never anticipated or felt before globally. It sent out waves of disruption for individuals, society, businesses and the economies across the globe. Where a majority of individuals, businesses and economies grappled, a few thrived therein. A specific domain that witnessed a transformation has been the insurance industry.… Continue reading The importance of Insurance

The general concept of financial technology is the adoption of products and services by companies that are fully digitized and online in the financial sector. Financial technology has evolved into a more specific, focussed and strategic role owing to its wider objective, i.e., catering to the financial needs of the underserved; the core target segment… Continue reading Financial Inclusion through Financial Technology

The amalgamation of Finance and Technology has given birth to Fintech. Needless to say, technology is the backbone of the Fintech business. Whether product delivery, customer experience or service as a whole, technology is an intrinsic part of Fintechs. Niyogin, built differently and making a difference, offers credit modules, a wealth tech platform, rural tech,… Continue reading Creating Value through Technology

A financially empowered India; a vision several Fintechs hold albeit only a handful is vigorously working towards it. Niyogin, a unique early-stage public listed company is striving to empower millions of aspiring individuals and small businesses to transform their dreams into realities through an ecosystem of products, partnerships and exceptional customer experience – all powered… Continue reading Financial Empowerment

Financial analysis is the assessment of viability, stability and long-term profitability of a business or a project. The reports are prepared using ratios and other techniques obtained from financial statements and other significant reports. Financial analysis indicates the financial health, performance and prospects of a business. With the help of historical data and projections, financial… Continue reading 5 Uses of Financial Analysis

The principal objective of financial institutions is to provide individuals and corporations with financial assistance. However, while doing so, the said financial institutions must safeguard themselves from underlying risks. Credit risk underwriting is the process through which financial risk is gauged with the help of data extracted from clients. It typically involves loans, insurance, real… Continue reading What is credit risk underwriting and what are the models widely used?

Retail Banking and Corporate Banking; two established dominant verticals in the financial ecosystem cater to business-to-consumer (B2C) and business-to-business (B2B) segments of society. The retail business is a model built for the general public while the corporate banking model aims at MSMEs and large-sized businesses. Key Differences Key Basis Retail Banking Corporate Banking Nature of Products… Continue reading Key Functions of Retail Banking VS Corporate Banking

The Working Group formed by RBI in 2021 acknowledges the potential that digital lending holds in the realm of finance. Digital lending has provided unique solutions and services in recent years. Moreover, it has also showcased the ability to hold the crowd together and promote the prowess of financial inclusiveness. However, recent announcements by RBI… Continue reading The BIG move by RBI; Fintech in a spot or being put at the right spot?

The provision of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) has been circulating for quite some time now globally. For instance, China has already issued digital currency, eCNY, as a part of its third trial; a concept they have been working on since 2014. At present, China is leading amongst G20 countries who are still exploring the… Continue reading India’s future: Cryptocurrency or Central Bank Digital Currency?

There is a common notion that ‘technology’ is a separate physical entity. They don’t view technology as an element that can possess variable characteristics, for instance- forecasts, probability statements etc. Technology is considered to either exist in a given situation or not. It is seldom seen as a paramount and prerequisite to other components it… Continue reading 5 ways how technology has enabled financial modelling and forecasting

The world is well versed with the word ‘Fintech’; an industry that has disrupted the financial ecosystem. It has been an aggregator and given rise to various branches we refer to as InsurTech, WealthTech, RegTech, etc. The convergence of existing service with technology has introduced us to ‘Tech-led’ products and services. InsurTech; a short form… Continue reading The New Age Finance: InsurTech

The cryptocurrency was first introduced in the year 2008 after the financial crisis that shook the entire world. It gained momentum in India post-2015 after it showcased the potential it holds. At present, over 15 million people own cryptocurrency in India with total holdings of around Rs 400 billion. Moreover, cryptocurrency has massive institutional buy-ins… Continue reading What is the future of Cryptocurrency?

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are paving the way to a melange of financial services, products and transactions online. It is allowing a course into the digital realm that was otherwise unexplored. The implementation of advanced technology has led to an astounding increase in businesses that specialize and embed financial transactions online. This shift has… Continue reading Fraud Detection and Prevention in Fintech

The volatile global financial scenario has challenged many of our convictions about the financial sector. The fundamental; financial literacy has enabled this change in belief. It is imperative developing and developed economies partake in this transformation through financial literacy thereby successfully indulging in financial planning. The Economy There is practically no country that has developed… Continue reading Financial Planning: Economy, Businesses and Households

Banking for teens; a new wave by Fintechs is all about tapping the untapped! With over 2000 Fintechs competing in the digital space, innovation in every segment seems inevitable. Earlier traditional banks had acknowledged this unpenetrated market of kids, teens and tweens as well. They introduced services such as junior accounts to serve the said… Continue reading Banking for Teens

The concept of financial inclusion was first introduced in India in 2005 by the Reserve Bank of India. It strives at offering banking and financial services to economically underprivileged individuals. It aims to elevate the socio-economic status of individuals regardless of their income or savings, ensuring the marginalized make the best use of their money… Continue reading Financial Inclusion: Concept and Measurement

Microfinance is recognized internationally as a tool to combat poverty and augment rural development by creating awareness and empowering women which ultimately results in the sustainable development of the nation. As per the census, women have been the most underserved, underprivileged and discriminated strata of the society around the globe. Empowering women begins with changing… Continue reading Can Microfinance lead to Women Empowerment

The term ‘WealthTech’ was coined in the early 21st century with the convergence of Wealth with Technology. The concept of wealth management evolved to be known as ‘WealthTech’. Elements like artificial intelligence, big data, SaaS allowed a transformation in the ecosystem of hedging. WealthTech has allowed individuals to ‘personalize’ their finance. By automating and increasing… Continue reading The New Age Finance- Wealth Tech

 Crypto was introduced to the world in the year 2009 as Bitcoin that aimed to become a decentralized mainstream peer-to-peer payment network and digital currency. Since, several other crypto currencies were introduced that function similar to capital market. Individuals can buy and sell these digital currencies swiftly and real-time which gave rise to the possibility that… Continue reading Can Crypto lead to Financial Inclusion?

Disruption; an aggregator of a number of changes brought about a change in the banking after the crisis of 2008-2009. The crisis revealed loopholes in the banking system and how technology and innovation was the way forward. Whether newer products and services or operations, innovative technology held the potential to improve the overall scenario in… Continue reading Fintechs Fighting Fraud and Risk Through Artificial Intelligence

Acceptance of Fintechs is on an upward trajectory owing to digitization in the financial world and with customers embracing the change, the shift is evident. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics etc. have accelerated the acceptance and currently, Fintechs are better placed than before and are contributing to the financial world in multiple influential ways, for… Continue reading Traditional Banking: Rise or Collab?

Financial Institutions extract information from existing data to ascertain customer patterns and predict future outcomes and trends, known as predictive analytics. They forecast future with acceptable level of risk, reliability and scenarios. Predictive analytics assist financial institutions fetch admissible customer data, identify risk and fraud, screen varying applications, manage customer experience and relationships basis past… Continue reading How is predictive analytics transforming banking?

‘Finance’ has always been an indispensable part of our society. Earlier, an unorganized lending system reigned the market that was then taken over by an organized brick and mortar model and today, with advancement, Fintechs are competing fiercely for a substantial stance. Gone are the days when the idea of integrating finance with technology was… Continue reading Gaps left by Financial Institutions that gave rise to Fintechs

Customer experience is now an integral part of most industries. With Fintechs coming in and challenging the traditional methods of addressing the customers, they are also redefining customer experience. Upstarts, i.e., Fintechs are taking it upon themselves to change a number of old age methods and many of these may not even associate with the… Continue reading How are Fintechs Redefining Customer Journey

FinTechs are reimagining the entire banking space by revolutionizing several processes and services. They have made ‘finance’ seamless and quick while taking a paperless, presence less and cashless approach. At present, India comprises of 2000+ Fintechs, most of which are based out of Bangalore. With a sudden rise and success of Fintechs in the financial… Continue reading Fintech Growth Hacks

India is home to 6.3 crore Micro, Medium and Small Enterprises (MSMEs). While MSMEs hold a major share in the Indian economy, they often face cash flow limitations. Until now, traditional banks were weary of extending capital assistance or loans to MSMEs citing their sporadic cash flow and volatile and vulnerable business cycle that largely… Continue reading How Fintechs are helping MSMEs bridge their gap of Cash Flow Cycles

The understanding and implementation of technology in various aspects has allowed us to transform how we perform financial tasks. Today, we can initiate a number of financial tasks at a click! And, it only gets innovative as we delve deeper. Finance is no longer associated with ‘banking’ only rather, several businesses are offering it as… Continue reading Embedded Finance

Digitization has transformed the way businesses function today. Organizations are investing in technology for efficacy and optimization of internal processes to build business models with enhanced customer experience. Today, technology is all over and changing the dynamicity of various internal and external processes by integrating various bits and processes on one platform. Product development and… Continue reading SaaS led transformation in Fintechs

The Yellow Metal; Gold has been a part of our society for a very long time. For Indians, gold is considered much more than a hedge. While it is a legacy in many parts of India, it is an investment to mitigate financial risks during inflation, economic, social and geographical crisis. Citing this sentiment and… Continue reading Revolution of Lending Against Digital Gold

The origination of the banking saga in India dates back to the 18th century. Ever since, banks and their processes have evolved, adapting to prevalent market needs and sentiments. In comparison to yesteryears, banks have progressed and revolutionized but, with the introduction of Fintechs to the equation, banks are now facing the challenge to evolve… Continue reading Traditional Banking: Rise or Die?

Before the plastics, i.e., the cards, money had ruled the market. In the year 1980, The Central Bank of India launched its first Credit Card of Visa brand, and thus, the Indian society was introduced to the concept of credit cards. Ever since credit cards have come a long way in terms of their functionality… Continue reading 5 Ways to Maximize on Cashbacks with Your Credit Cards

Considering consumer spending across India amounting to nearly INR 22 trillion by the end of the first quarter of 2021, it is evident that Indians have a penchant for purchasing. With newer and innovative payment systems, Eg: Payment Programs in Fintech: Buy Now, Pay Later, consumers are being made well-versed with the concept and different options… Continue reading 5 Ways to Improve your CIBIL Score

Until a few years ago, technology used to be a support function for the back office of most financial organizations. Today, it is defining industry for bankers and traders. With the help of Artificial Intelligence, Neural Network, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, etc., Fintech has found its place in the innovation economy. The Role of Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading Integrated Fintech: The Futuristic Plan

India is home to over 1.3 billion people, out of which 850 million reside in rural areas. Major chunk of this population is underserved in terms of basic banking services. To promote financial inclusion, the GOI introduced various initiatives, most important among them was developing a digital pipeline that involved linking Jan Dhan accounts (currently… Continue reading Rural Inclusion in the Financial World

Fintechs have disrupted the way traditional banks have functioned to this day and paved a path for themselves. They have leveraged the estimation that only 8% of the world’s currencies exist in physical form and the rest is cached as mere digits inside computer memory. Fintechs have evolved surrounding this fact by offering integration between… Continue reading Payment Program in Fintechs: Buy Now, Pay Later

Artificial Intelligence, a key element in today’s technology has been around since the 1950s, since the same time when laptops were big machines. In the year 1951, Marvin Mushy and Dean Edmunds built the 1st Artificial neural network that acted as a base to what we call Artificial Intelligence today. If simply put, Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading The Role of Artificial Intelligence in FinTechs

By now, the idea of e-RUPI has taken the market by storm and financial circles are rife with opinions on the future of e-RUPI. While e-RUPI is still in its primitive stages in India, countries like the US and Hong Kong have had the concept of need-based voucher payments for quite some time now. The… Continue reading e-RUPI: A Market Risk or Technology Whisk?

India, a country with innumerable opportunities, is quickly progressing towards a financially-inclusive society. While the emergence is taking its course, amongst all, the buildout of financial technology is a worthy fragment to highlight. This evolution has allowed us to envisage a cashless tomorrow without a dependency on smartphones or an internet connection. The GOI recently… Continue reading The Future of e-RUPI in India

Much of world history is rife with stories of women fighting for their fundamental rights. Today, as we stand in the 21st century, living in a dynamic era, we see an upward curve towards women’s equality and empowerment. Although India attained freedom in the year 1947, women continue to battle the society for their rights, equal… Continue reading The Rise of Women’s Equality Through Financial Inclusion

e-RUPI and the Financial World e-RUPI, a game-changer technology-driven payment method introduced by the Government of India (GOI) for the rural populace is said to benefit the target audience in abundance. It is an SMS/e-voucher based one-time payment method where individuals can avail government benefits/schemes without the need for a bank account. While it will… Continue reading e-RUPI and the Financial World

Acceptance of Fintechs is on an upward trajectory owing to digitization in the financial world and with customers embracing the change, the shift is evident. Artificial intelligence, machine learning, robotics etc. have accelerated the acceptance and currently, Fintechs are better placed than before and are contributing to the financial world in multiple influential ways, for… Continue reading Traditional Banking: Rise or Collab?