close

Chit funds move up the value chain, face testing times like never before

Launch of online collection process, mobile applications and e-auctions has brought with this hitherto under-regulated industry greater governmental scrutiny

investment, spending, growth, economy, market
Premium

Chit funds are Indian adaptations of the globally acclaimed rotating savings and credit associations (ROSCAs), where the option to “save and borrow” exist simultaneously

Chennai
Chit fund, an industry that is said to be at least 1,000 years old, is facing testing times like never before. One of the earliest forms of pooled resource financing

Also Read

Indian investigations helped reduce crypto scams in Austria: Andreas Holzer

Flows into NRI deposits surge in April-Sept, but outstanding amount falling

Post office staff swindles Rs 96 cr of public money in saving schemes: CAG

Foreign fund flows remain weak for banks despite RBI's liberal steps

Share of Casa in total bank deposits rose to 44.8% in March 2022: RBI data

Capital gains tax: A capital conundrum

Explained: Why private insurance companies in India are coveted buys

Ola Electric scales up as it plans to gain a lead over competitors

India has to compete to gain from 'China Plus One' strategy: Eswar Prasad

CBDC versus the rest: Can RBI's digital currency replace physical cash?

First Published: Dec 9 2022 | 5:28 PM IST

Explore News

To read the full story, subscribe to BS Premium now, at just Rs 249/ month.

Key stories on business-standard.com are available only to BS Premium subscribers.

Register to read more on Business-Standard.com