Compliance for Fintech under RBI’s guidelines

By Prabal Goel, Chief Compliance Officer – Business & Legal In recent years, the financial technology (fintech) sector has seen exponential growth, revolutionizing the way we conduct financial transactions and manage our money. However, with innovation comes the need for regulation to ensure consumer protection, financial stability, and market integrity. In India, the Reserve Bank… Continue reading Compliance for Fintech under RBI’s guidelines

The Impact of Fintech on Small Business Financing: Opportunities and Challenges

Fintech has disrupted the traditional lending landscape, making it easier for small businesses to access funding and increasing competition among lenders. According to Business World, statistics show that SMEs have contributed to the employment of over 9.4 million people and account for 30% of the nation’s GDP. Small businesses have grown significantly, but it has… Continue reading The Impact of Fintech on Small Business Financing: Opportunities and Challenges

Growth Of Retail Lending and Its Impact on Underserved Segments

Retail lending has grown significantly over time as a result of technological improvements, changing consumer behaviour, and increasing regulatory frameworks. While this expansion has given customers many choices, it has also significantly impacted small enterprises. In a collaborative analysis from CRISIL and ICICI Bank, it is predicted that retail lending will increase by $96 trillion… Continue reading Growth Of Retail Lending and Its Impact on Underserved Segments

Micro-lending changing the Rural landscape

The origination of the micro-lending industry in India dates back to the 1980s when India took inspiration from Bangladesh’s successful reforms where they benefitted from distributing loans to the underprivileged women of their region. What began as an experiment, quickly turned into something substantial for India. Today, India’s micro-lending portfolio stands at Rs 2.93 Lakh… Continue reading Micro-lending changing the Rural landscape

Introducing Supply Chain Finance

Supply Chain Finance (SCF) is a technology solution that lowers financing costs for buyers and sellers. It tracks invoice approval and settlement and automates transactions to improve the efficiency of all the parties involved in a sales transaction. The supply chain financing market is expected to reach a CAGR of 17.1% by 2024. According to Mckinsey reports,… Continue reading Introducing Supply Chain Finance