Development finance is about more than providing loansDevelopment finance aims to serve people and communities beyond the pale of mainstream finance. Credit is transformed from an instrument of...
Innovation at the heart of every social organizationThe social business model advocated by Muhammed Yunus is a fantastic model that could help address some of the challenges in the sector.
Effective Microfinance Requires Mentoring from GrassrootsWhat was previously a clear, practicable solution to alleviate poverty by offering micro-credit to the poorest sections of the society to b...
RBI may allow you to be a lenderThe RBI's move to regulate the peer-to-peer (P2P) lending business has evoked good response with most participants saying that it could pro...
Startups: Sectors to watch out for in 2016With governmental schemes like Digital India, Smart Cities and Make in India the sector is expected to see a great level of interest.
Some avenues for funding may prove cheaper than banksInnovation around various financial instruments that simplifies the borrowing and lending process and helps businesses achieve financial go...
Cheaper than banks: 5 platforms that fuel alternative finance marketPersonal loans are one of the most popular products on a P2P platform and sees active participation.
Bangalore school opts for crowd-funding via online platformHeadmistress goes to crowd funding platform to fix school’s leaking roof, building toilets and a fresh coat of paint.
Online microfinance platform RangDe invites equity investments for social benefitIt connects philanthropic monies with social enterprises. Now, with financial innovation, RangDe is looking to scale up, drawing the best f...
Building alternative MFI modelThis triggers default and the reason attributed can be high rates being charged in the face of adverse economic conditions for the borrower...
- Budding entrepreneurs make a beeline for incubation centres
As the entrepreneurship spirit spreads on campus, India’s incubation centres are seeing growing interest from people keen to set up their o...
Start-ups to attract top B-School talent this placement seasonThe pattern of summer placements of IIM students indicates the new-found importance of start-ups