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Festivals spark surge in quick credit

The festive season has lit a fire under India’s digital lending market. Spurred by GST cuts and online discounts, demand for quick credit has surged up to 50% compared to last year, fintech industry executives told us.
Rising demand: More consumers now qualify for credit, with…

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