CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which Indian bank is set to fully digitise its lending operations including home, agriculture, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, personal and auto loans?
A
Bank of India
B
Indian Bank
C
Bank of Baroda
D
Punjab and Sind Bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In India, digital banking started taking shape in the late 1990s with ICICI Bank being the first one to bring the service to their retail clients.

Detailed explanation-2: -Digital lending involves giving and recovering loans through web platforms or mobile apps. It facilitates speedy disbursal and helps lower costs. Lending Service Providers (LSPs) operate in collaboration with Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) who disburse credit to customers using the former’s platform.

Detailed explanation-3: -SIDBI is the Primary Financial Institution for promoting, developing and financing MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise) sector.

There is 1 question to complete.