The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued final norms on the Lead Bank Scheme (LBS), strengthening district-level banking coordination, sharpening accountability, and formalising credit […]
Tag: financial inclusion
Rise of embedded InsurTech models
The insurance industry is undergoing a significant transformation driven by digital adoption, evolving customer expectations, and the rise of connected financial ecosystems. Among the most […]
Government reviews the credit expansion framework for Co-operative Banks in a high-level meeting
The Ministry of Cooperation has held a senior-level review meeting to discuss ways to strengthen concessional financial support to NABARD and NCDC, with the broader […]
PayNearby crosses Rs 550 crore in gold loan disbursals
PayNearby has reported gold loan disbursements worth more than Rs 550 crore in FY26, facilitated through small retail outlets across semi-urban and rural regions. Of […]
PhonePe crosses 50 million merchants
PhonePe has crossed 50 million lifetime registered merchants on its platform, reflecting continued growth in digital payment adoption and merchant onboarding across the country. The […]
Rupee112 unveils instant personal loans for first-time borrowers
Rupee112 has introduced its instant personal loan offering tailored for individuals without prior credit history, marking a significant step toward expanding financial inclusion in India. […]
AI-driven platforms are changing investment habits in India
Significant growth in Indian retail investors is causing an unprecedented surge of activity, changing the status of the country’s overall finances. The number of demat […]
Building trust in digital credit ecosystems: What borrowers really look for today?
India’s digital lending ecosystem is scaling rapidly, but trust remains its most fragile currency. Access to credit has expanded significantly over the past few years, […]
Paisalo Digital completes maiden ECB issuance
Paisalo Digital Limited has successfully completed its inaugural External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) transaction. The deal, amounting to USD 15 million, marks a significant advancement in […]
NPST secures UPI switch mandate under Bank-in-a-Box platform
Network People Services Technologies Limited (NPST) has announced that it has secured a strategic mandate from a large cooperative bank to deploy its flagship UPI […]