So let’s start with defining the reason why people use this social network. Instead of Facebook – the most popular social network which is aimed at communication and sharing your own content – Pinterest was created to help people discover…

Data beyond tax returns For small businesses, the tax returns do not reflect a true picture of the business. The income on the statements is mostly understated manifold; hence the lender is unable to get a clear picture of the…

Can Tech-Innovations Reshape MSME Lending In India? ALOK MITTALCONTRIBUTORCo-founder, Indifi Technologies Fintech is the buzzword for 2016. There are promises of a brave new world where banks would be decimated in favor of the tech brigade, and millions of underserved…

Investor Alok Mittal to go slow on investments, but predicts strong year ahead Alok Mittal, the co-founder and CEO of Indifi Technologies, has been among the most prolific angel investors in India, having participated in over 30 deals. Last year,…

Take a loan to get a loan without hiccups Funny as it may sound, but it is a fact that you need to have clean record of regular repayments to get credit from banks, thanks to the way the rating…

By Alok Mittal Startup narrative has to evolve beyond Gurgaon & Bangalore The recent Startup India event has generated considerable excitement and energy amongst entrepreneurs and the supporting ecosystem. The sound and light around the event has been amazing. As…

SMEs must choose right mix of loans to help grow business- Alok Mittal One Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) must choose right mix of debt financing products available in the market (loans) so that those loans help them grow the…

Now, fintech start-ups to provide capital to SMEs Using big data analytics, these entities disburse loans in less than 48 hours MUMBAI, DECEMBER 10: New entrepreneurs and small enterprises, which have typically been locked out of the financial system and…

Will halve marketing costs for financing cos- Indifi Indifi-a combination of the words India and finance- aims to connect small businesses looking for finance, and lenders looking to tap a new segment of borrowers. “It’s more a vote for entrepreneur…