Abhishek Anand
Senior Manager
Abhishek Anand is a Senior Manager at MSC and leads the Inclusive Finance and Banking Practice in Asia.
Posts by Abhishek Anand
India: Impact of COVID-19 on Business Correspondents
This report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on business correspondent (BC) agents in India and the issues they faced while delivering financial services in the wake of the pandemic. It also offers policy recommendations to help BCs offer uninterrupted services.
Jun 11, 2020
Aakash Mehrotra, Abhishek Anand, Gayatri, Manoj Nayak, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra
Jun 11, 2020
Aakash Mehrotra, Abhishek Anand, Gayatri, Manoj Nayak, Mohak Srivastava, Nitish Narain, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra
Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises (MSMEs): India report
MSMEs in India have been adversely affected by the lockdown announced as a measure to contain the spread of COVID-19. This report outlines the impact of the pandemic on MSMEs and offers policy recommendations to support their recovery.
Jun 4, 2020
Abhishek Anand, Manoj Nayak, Nitish Narain, Shobhit Mishra, Surbhi Sood, Aakash Mehrotra, Mohak Srivastava and Gayatri
Jun 4, 2020
Abhishek Anand, Manoj Nayak, Nitish Narain, Shobhit Mishra, Surbhi Sood, Aakash Mehrotra, Mohak Srivastava and Gayatri
Aspiring youths in self-help-groups: Can they become change agents in their communities?
Several self-help-group (SHG) programs across the country have contributed significantly to empower women in the social, political, and economic spheres. But, young female SHG members demand more from the SHG model. Read our blog for a more nuanced and detailed understanding of the key challenges of young female members, which, if resolved, can further add to the success of the SHG model.
May 27, 2020
Micro and small enterprises: Will the pandemic put an end to their business?
This blog looks at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on micro and small enterprises (MSEs) across low- and middle-income countries, which are particularly vulnerable to shocks. Our research insights will help policymakers and financial institutions support the recovery and rebuilding of the MSME sector in the wake of the disease.
Apr 15, 2020
Nitish Narain, Abhishek Anand, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra
CICO Agents: The under-valued “first responders”
Our ongoing research uncovered a set of unique challenges that cash-in/cash-out (CICO) agents currently face in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here, we look at the experience and behaviors of CICO agents across eight countries and explore ways to support them through favorable policies, even as the disease rages on around the world.
Apr 15, 2020
Nitish Narain, Abhishek Anand, Surbhi Sood and Shobhit Mishra
Transformation of Microfinance Institutions to Small Finance Banks: Differentiating Men from the Boys!
This note is second in the series and examines how small finance banks can build a first-class retail institution that focusses on low-income clients.
Sep 17, 2015
Akhilesh Singh, Lokesh Singh, Abhishek Anand, Nishant Kumar and Nitin Malik
Sep 17, 2015
Akhilesh Singh, Lokesh Singh, Abhishek Anand, Nishant Kumar and Nitin Malik
Small Finance Banks – Risks and Challenges of Transformation of MFIs/NBFCs
In the series of publications on Small Finance Banks, this note explores the key challenges, and the potential deal breakers for MFIs and NBFCs intending to transform to SFBs.
Feb 10, 2015
Small Finance Banks – Is there an Opportunity for MFIs/NBFCs?
First in the series of publications on Small Finance Banks, this note explores the possibilities for MFIs and NBFCs as intending to graduate to SFBs.
Feb 10, 2015