Risks
Credit Risk: High potential for non-performing assets (NPAs) due to lending to potentially riskier segments and the inherent volatility of small-ticket loans.
Regulatory Risk: Evolving and tightening regulations by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for NBFCs and digital lending practices, including data privacy and fair lending.
Competition: Intense competition from numerous other NBFCs, banks, and rapidly emerging FinTech lenders can compress margins and increase customer acquisition costs.
Funding Risk: Dependence on wholesale funding sources, which can be sensitive to interest rate fluctuations and liquidity conditions in the broader financial markets.
Macroeconomic Downturn: Economic slowdowns can impact borrowers' repayment capacity, leading to higher default rates and asset quality deterioration.
Technology & Data Security Risk: Risks associated with data breaches, system failures, and maintaining robust IT infrastructure.