Cash is passé! We thought so too. But than we had quick look at the data, got some quick learnings and found a twist or two in the tale.
While the Currency in Circulation (CIC) as a % of GDP is a good indicator, it has its own limitations. Overall Cash in the economies, the world over, has been increasing. And of course, the per capita cash holding numbers is another story altogether.
Basel norms are more than a capital adequacy exercise. They define how banks measure risk, what counts as capital, how much liquidity they must hold, and how regulators can impose additional requirements beyond the published minimums. This guide covers the full framework — Basel I through III, the three pillars, India’s specific calibration, and the gaps that Basel III still does not resolve.
How macroeconomic variables — GDP, inflation, interest rates, policy actions —
actually affect banking and lending decisions in India. A practitioner’s
perspective, not a textbook definition.
Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules 2025 can be a double-edged sword for FinTechs in India. Global experience with GDPR’s in Europe showed us the high costs and steep learning curve of compliance but also proved that businesses emerge stronger when they adapt proactively. For Indian FinTechs, DPDP rules offer opportunities to enhance trust and global competitiveness. But the time to act is now!
Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) is a new initiative in India aiming to transform the digital marketplace by creating an open network for buyers and sellers. One key aspect of ONDC is its dedicated financial services portal, which has the potential to influence how financial services are accessed and utilized within the digital economy.
De-dollarization refers to the gradual shift away from the dominance of the U.S. dollar in international trade and finance. Many countries, including India, have been exploring ways to reduce their reliance on the dollar due to various economic and geopolitical reasons.
India faces a peculiar situation where homes lie vacant and held as a form of speculation whilst housing is not available to the needy. Financialisation has led to overvaluation of the underlying asset without any change in the utility/ productive value of the underlying asset. While housing sector needs financial resources, financialisation can be beneficial if and only if there is a strong regulatory and governance framework in place.