The business loan portfolio is an important vertical for lenders. The value and volume of individual loans are sizable compared to other segments, such as MSMEs and retail loans. In 2024, public sector banks indicated growth in their corporate loan portfolio in sectors such as energy and infrastructure. SBI’s year-on-year loan book, for instance, grew […]
Understanding Cluster-Based Lending Approaches for MSME Finance
The Government has designed policies and taken steps to encourage financial institutions to provide adequate and timely credit to MSME finance to facilitate their development. Reports suggest 27.4 million MSME loans were sanctioned during the financial year 2024, amounting to Rs 54.2 trillion, a growth of 19.3 per cent in volume and 5.4 per cent […]
5 Ways Lenders Can Validate a Company’s Eligibility for Business Loans
The volume of business loans in India witnessed a 16.3% year-on-year growth on March 24 against 12.5% in the same period on March 23. Further, the total credit extended to businesses was around ₹82.73 lakh crore on March 24 against ₹71.16 lakh crore in the previous year. These figures indicate a growing demand for business […]
The Future of Credit: Anchor-Based Finance Explained for Modern Lenders
Traditional lending practices are rapidly becoming obsolete as financial institutions seek more innovative credit solutions. This transformation is critical, given the IFC’s finding that 40% of formal MSMEs in developing countries face an annual financing gap of $5.2 trillion. Accenture recently shed light on this transformation – their latest survey found 90% of businesses showing […]
Data-Driven Decisioning: Revolutionising MSME Lending Strategies
The Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) sector has emerged as the cornerstone of the global economy, powering 70% of the workforce. According to an IFC report, 63 million Indian MSMEs contribute 30% of the GDP and provide jobs to 110 million people. Despite this, MSMEs often struggle with credit due to limited credit history, […]
Unmasking Financial Fraud: How Finezza Empowers Lenders
The financial fraud scenario in India is becoming more complex with the increasing sophistication of threats. As per RBI, banking frauds shot up 166% in FY24, with over 36,000 cases reported. This represents millions in losses and countless hours spent tracking fraudulent schemes that plague the lending sector. Digital lending has transformed credit access in […]