• WealthTech in Transition: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Future of Digital Investing

    WealthTech, the fusion of wealth management and technology, is undergoing rapid transformation globally—and India is catching up fast. While only ~3% of India’s population currently invests in stocks compared to ~55% in the US, the rise of digital investment platforms, robo-advisors, and fractional investing is set to disrupt traditional finance and democratize access to wealth… Continue reading

  • MSME finance – Growth and Innovation Trends (Case Studies)

    MSMEs in emerging markets face persistent challenges in accessing formal credit, managing cash flow, and scaling operations. However, innovative financial solutions—from invoice financing, digital banking, to green lending—are bridging these gaps. This article presents a curated set of case studies highlighting the most impactful trends, innovations, and key players shaping the MSME finance landscape in India and across… Continue reading

  • MSME Finance in Emerging Economies

    Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) help drive growth across developing countries with their contribution towards job creation and economic output. Based on available data, MSMEs in Asia and the Pacific accounted for an average 96.6% of all enterprises, 55.8% of the total workforce, and 28% of a country’s economic output. MSME development has been supported… Continue reading

  • Product Design of Financial Inclusion Products

    Financial inclusion in emerging markets has seen significant strides in the last two decades. This has been supported by both the private and public sector driving expansion of basic financial services to reach underserved areas and clients. Designing financial products which are inclusive, relevant, affordable and scalable in emerging markets has been possible with greater… Continue reading

  • Book review and recommendation – Syeda X

    Must read for those interested in economic and social inequalities! Neha Dixit’s book chronicles the lives of the protagonist, a UP migrant family living in the outskirts of Delhi. The author has captured both the history and cultural significance of Muslim weavers from Benaras at one end, while pointedly taking the reader through the life… Continue reading