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Year Ender 2023: Key Transformational Moves By RBI For The Fintech Sector
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Year Ender 2023: Key Transformational Moves By RBI For The Fintech Sector

It’s never a dull day in the world of Fintech. In just two short decades, fintech—an amalgam of “finance” and “technology”—has exploded onto the scene, revolutionizing the financial services industry as we know it. This dynamic sector has been fueled by the various innovations that have shaped a generation, each one seemingly more game-changing than the last.In terms of Fintech, the RBI has made may important announcements in the calender year 2023 which made into the top headlines of the year. Let’s have a quick recap into some of the key decision made by the apex bank.Digital LendingIn this direction, the recent introduction of FLDG guidelines by the Central Bank is definitely set to enhance digital lending by managing credit risks, reducing chances of borrower defaults and encouraging ...
Incred: Fintech firm InCred 2nd unicorn in ’23 after Zepto
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Incred: Fintech firm InCred 2nd unicorn in ’23 after Zepto

BENGALURU:InCred Holdings, the parent of InCred Financial Services, has turned a unicorn (valued at over $1 billion) after it raised Rs 500 crore from a clutch of investors including a global PE fund, corporate treasuries, family offices, and ultra high net-worth individuals (UHNIs).The fintechcompany, however, didn’t disclose the names of the investors.Thefunding would be deployed across InCred’s core business verticals: consumer loans, student loans, and MSME lending.Incred is the second startup to enter the Indian unicorn club in 2023 after quick commerce platform Zepto (August fund-raise).“Our goal is to make InCred a central part of every Indian family’s financial aspirations, in line with the powerful growth seen by the Indian economy, and to eventually list the business unlocking s...