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Consumer-lending fintechs steal show with surging numbers

Economic TimesEconomic Times · 9m ago
Consumer-lending fintechs steal show with surging numbers
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- Fintech firms in the consumer lending sector reported strong profits and revenue growth in the last financial year. - Navi, Kreditbee, Moneyview, and Fibe all experienced significant growth in assets under management (AUM) and reported net profits. - Navi built AUM of Rs 10,190 crore in personal loans with a net profit of Rs 669 crore in FY24. - Fibe achieved AUM of Rs 4,064 crore and reported a net profit of Rs 105 crore in FY24 by focusing on larger loans with longer tenures. - Moneyview reported a flat net profit of Rs 171 crore in FY24 due to regulatory changes, while Kreditbee reported a net profit of Rs 285 crore. - The current fiscal year may show signs of slowdown due to increased regulatory scrutiny, but larger fintech startups are expected to remain in a better position. - Consolidation is expected in the digital lending sector as scaling fintech startups acquire market share and form partnerships.

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