The white spaces of the digital divide: 3G+ haves and have-nots
Examines the implications of the observation that in most rural villages, the infrastructure to support fintech remains inadequate.
Jul 30, 2018
Leveraging Technology for Meaningful Financial Inclusion in Asia
The study is based on extensive secondary research and stakeholder interviews with fintechs and FSPs across six markets – Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, and Vietnam.
May 15, 2018
Akshat Pathak, Anil Gupta, Himmat Patel, Isvary Sivalingam, Priya Garg, Shreya Gupta and Shruthi Laura George
May 15, 2018
Akshat Pathak, Anil Gupta, Himmat Patel, Isvary Sivalingam, Priya Garg, Shreya Gupta and Shruthi Laura George
Can instant messenger disrupt the digital payments market in India?
This post attempts to cover the details of how WhatsApp can possibly simplify the user experience while making digital payments in India.
May 24, 2017
Offline Payment Acceptance: A Puzzle and an Opportunity
Reserve Bank of India estimates that 96% of all the retail transactions in India are conducted using cash, leaving only about 4% payments on cash-less/digital channels.
Jun 17, 2016
Open Application Programming Interfaces (API): Purpose and Possibilities
Going by the global experience, a set of open, well-documented Application Programming Interface or APIs provide enormous benefits to providers and clients. They also help improve customer experience.
Jun 4, 2016
Payment Systems in India and Current Status: A Perspective
The blog examines how India is witnessing enormous change in the payment systems, disrupting the monopoly of physical/paper-based system by electronic ones.
Mar 30, 2016
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