Unlocking the Potential of Fintech in India: Addressing Implementation Issues
Keywords:
Fintech, Implementation, Issues, Indian context, stakeholder perspectiveAbstract
Fintech has revolutionized and transformed the whole Indian financial industry, providing us with innovative solutions and fueling the growth of this transformation. This paper examines and addresses the key issues and problems that hinder implementing fintech in the Indian context. This study is beneficial from a stakeholder perspective, including policymakers, shareholders, employees, investors, and industry practitioners, to address the immense potential that mitigates the implementation issue and contributes to the economy growth in India. This study is based on secondary sources such as research papers, reports, and current articles to address the problem of fintech implementation in India.
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