Thursday, November 21

Tag: Digital India

Delving Deeper into the Indian Fintech Landscape: Key Trends and Developments, 2024
BFSI, Blog, Fintech

Delving Deeper into the Indian Fintech Landscape: Key Trends and Developments, 2024

The Indian Fintech landscape is characterized by rapid innovation, increasing adoption, and a growing focus on financial inclusion. Let's explore some key trends and developments shaping this dynamic sector: 1. Rising Investments: The Indian Fintech sector has witnessed a surge in investments in recent years, attracting global venture capital firms and strategic investors. This increased funding is fueling the growth of existing players and the emergence of new startups. 2. Focus on Financial Inclusion: Fintech companies are playing a significant role in bridging the financial inclusion gap in India. By leveraging technology, they are providing access to financial services to previously underserved populations in rural areas and among low-income groups. 3. Emerging Tec...
Revolutionary Ways Small Business Loans Are Shattering Gender Barriers for Women Entrepreneurs in 2024
Lending, Finance, Fintech, Microfinance

Revolutionary Ways Small Business Loans Are Shattering Gender Barriers for Women Entrepreneurs in 2024

The Role of Small Business Loans: In an effort to combat gender biases in entrepreneurship, financial institutions are increasingly focusing on empowering women-led SMEs through small business loans. Despite the growth of India’s economy and the significant contribution of MSMEs to the GDP, women-led businesses still face substantial challenges in obtaining credit financing. Recent studies highlight a stark gender disparity within India’s entrepreneurial landscape, attributed to socio-cultural norms, access to credit, and family responsibilities. However, women entrepreneurs remain optimistic about their business growth and recovery. Also Read: RBI’s Risk Weight Hike: Implications for Incremental Bank Lending to NBFCsGovernment initiatives like Mudra Yojana and the Women Entrepre...