In this episode, Ananth Shroff of DPDzero explains why collections is the weakest link in digital lending. As unsecured credit scales, AI-driven, persona-based, and fully integrated collections infrastructure is becoming essential. We explore how technology, compliance, and empathy can transform recovery into a scalable, sustainable system.
In this episode, Shweta Pandey, co-founder of ARTH, shares how she is building inclusive financial systems for Bharat. From Phygital distribution to gender-lens credit and recovery support through the Sahyog program, ARTH is rethinking how underserved women-led businesses can access finance with dignity, empathy, and local relevance.
In this second episode that wraps up the DLAI Fintech Conclave 2025, Pallavi Shrivastava, co-founder of Progcap, joins the show to discuss how MSMEs are driving India's Viksit Bharat vision. The episode explores fintech innovations, budget initiatives supporting MSMEs, and the challenges of accessing finance. A must-listen for anyone interested in the future of India's small businesses!
We caught up with Anuj Kacker, co-founder of Freo, after the DLAI Fintech Conclave 2025 for this special episode. In this episode he discusses the transformation in consumer finance. Topics include post-pandemic growth, the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL), sustainable risk management, and the future impact of credit on UPI. Tune in to explore the future of consumer finance in India!
In this episode, Kiran Gopinath, founder of Open Finance Connect, discusses the transformative power of Open Finance. We explore India’s leadership in the global Open Finance ecosystem, how it empowers consumers with data control, and exciting predictions for 2030, including credit portability and digital identities.
In this episode , B.G. Mahesh (Sahamati) and Shalu Kaushik (Tata Capital) discuss the rapid growth of India's account aggregator framework. With over 600 entities onboard, AA is transforming lending, personal finance, and fraud prevention. Tune in to learn about its impact and future potential.
UPI processes around 14 billion transactions monthly, but Credit Line on UPI could boost its growth, reaching a $1 trillion payment value by 2030. This innovation, explored in an interview with Sivaram Kowta of Zeta India, discusses the advantage banks have over fintechs, tech challenges, and Zeta’s solutions, emphasizing its game-changing potential.
The episode reflects on the past year since the announcement of the Credit Line on UPI, featuring Gaurav Mittal, CEO of Vegapay. Discussions include the nuances between Credit Lines and Credit Cards on UPI, technology and regulatory considerations, the role of third-party apps, and Vegapay’s business model and future plans.
In this special India Fintech Diaries episode, experts Kumar Shekhar and Sundeep Mohindru discuss the crucial role of fintech in supporting India's MSMEs. They explore challenges in banking and lending, innovative fintech solutions, government policy impacts, and the future of MSME financing, highlighting how digital platforms are reshaping this sector in India.
In the podcast episode, expert Sanjay Khan Nagra discusses the significant effects of the RBI's Digital Lending Guidelines on India's financial ecosystem over the past year. Topics include the impact on default guarantees, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) schemes, Payment Aggregators, and issues regarding disclosures and data privacy.