How Technology is Redefining Global Transactions
Money moves differently now. What used to be a slow, clunky process bounded by borders, bank hours and paperwork has become fast, digital and instant. Global transactions are no longer the preserve of middlemen and fees. Technology is redefining how we send, receive and think about money and it goes way beyond convenience. Think about…
John David
The Asset-Light Revolution: A Roadmap to Greater Profits and Agility
Once seen as the survival mechanism for underperforming companies’ asset-light strategies and business models, it has become an essential tool to fuel growth and strengthen an ecosystem of partnerships. Companies aggressively adopt creative revenue models that capitalise on underutilised or non-core assets. This shift allows companies to optimise cash flow, reduce operational overhead, and improve…
Suryansh
Dictator Or Facilitator? Diving Deep Into RBI’s Operations
The recent activities of the banking regulator, the RBI, have surprised the world with strict policies and advanced monitoring of the country’s financial ecosystem. What happened later? India’s financial landscape sets a bar for high standards of accountability and stability in the financial markets. RBI has tightened its oversight across banking, non-banking financial companies (NBFCs),…
Vipin
The Billion-Dollar Question: Should India’s fintech industry have a self-regulatory body? Â
The digital revolution in finance has seen unconventional growth in India, making it the fastest-growing sector globally. According to India Business and Trade, the industry is growing with a CAGR of 22%, and the fintech market is projected to reach a valuation of $150 billion by 2025. This burgeoning sector is transforming financial services for…
abhinav singh
The Foundation of Financial Decentralization: Bitcoin
The invention of Bitcoin in 2009 signaled the start of decentralized financial systems. Because Bitcoin is a peer-to-peer network, it does not require centralized middlemen in financial transactions. DeFi’s development was made possible by its transparent, safe, and trustless design. Bitcoin has made significant contributions to decentralized finance, including: Bitcoin inspired the creation of DeFi…
All In, No Holds Barred: What Made Regulators Go Cranky On Fintech Industry
As the country’s fintech absorption has become more immersive, financial fraud in India has become more prevalent. Fraud has significant ramifications for the individuals involved and the entire fintech ecosystem. The damage caused by fraud undermines consumer trust, stalling further adoption of digital financial services, especially in rural and semi-urban areas where trust in digital…
Shipra Prajapati
Should We Cheer Or Fear?
RBI’s Bold Fintech Move Stirs Controversy Recently, the Reserve Bank of India rolled out a new Fintech repository on Tuesday. According to the regulator, this will serve as a compendium for gathering all the essential information (GST, Incorporation certificate, and more) about fintech startups. Moreover, it will help deepen the sector’s understanding and refine the…
Himanshu
Fueling the New Space Economy
A New Business Opportunity on the Horizon The space economy, which was the playground of the government organisation, is no longer theirs. The burgeoning growth of the economy has attracted new-age entrepreneurs like Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos. This paradigm shift, driven by technological advances and the entry of private players, has opened up many…
Economic Inequality: Definition, Causes, and MoreÂ
A lack of access to quality education, a higher crime rate, growing poverty, etc., are signs of economic inequality in your country. Brazil, Chile, Peru, etc., experience the worst inequality. The World Bank shared in its World Development Report 2024 that around 100 countries are stuck in the middle-income trap, which is connected to this…
Women and Taxes Viewing Tax Codes From The Lens Of A WomenÂ
Tax codes, by design, should strive for fairness, efficiency, and adaptability to societal shifts. However, historically, tax policies have often reinforced gender roles, reflecting societal norms that assumed a traditional, single-income household structure. While these codes may appear gender-neutral, their effects have perpetuated gender disparities, especially in dual-income households and among those balancing paid and…