Union Bank of India: Initiatives towards IT-enabled Financial Inclusion

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 149-156
Author(s):  
Taruna Gautam ◽  
Kapil Garg
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Operating Cost ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The People ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
Financial Depth ◽  
Financial Growth ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

The economy is on the path of growth trajectory as a result of vibrancy in all-round economic activities. At present, the financial depth in Indian economic scenario is not that encouraging as in other Asian countries, although it has demonstrated gains in momentum. There is a strong interrelationship between economic growth and financial growth through financial inclusion. Financial inclusion involves the concerns related to the operating costs that are inherent in wider expansion. Similarly, the charges levied are an important aspect, along with the inability to reach rural and unbanked areas. Here, information technology (IT) can play an important role not only in reducing the operating cost but also in covering most of the regions which are unbanked. IT provides various solutions for financial services to the people devoid of banking facilities in the form of mobile banking and micro ATM. This case highlights the various IT measures and schemes launched by Union Bank of India towards financial inclusion as per the guidelines of Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

scholarly journals BANKING SECTOR ORIENTED FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN INDIA: A LONG TERM PERSPECTIVE

2020 ◽  
pp. 42-59
Author(s):  
Sana Pathan ◽  
Archana Fulwari
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Banking Sector ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Inclusive Growth ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
The Government ◽  
Improve Access ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

Financial Inclusion is an emerging concept. The objective of the government behind 100 percent Financial Inclusion is to have inclusive growth in India. Several initiatives have been taken by the Government of India and the Reserve Bank of India to improve access to financial services. To measure the effectiveness of these initiatives there is need to measure the extent of Financial Inclusion. Financial Inclusion can be measured by gauging the progress in access to and usage of a range of products and services of financial institutions over time. The present study sought to propose an index to measure the extent of banking sector oriented Financial Inclusion in India over a period of time rather than a cross-section study which has been the focus of many a studies. The study used more specific indicators of banks-centric financial inclusion dimensions to gauge the long run trend in Financial Inclusion in India. The results indicate that there is much improvement in Financial Inclusion in India since the implementation of financial sector reforms.

Evaluation of Financial Inclusion Index for accessing Banking Technology through Rural Population from the States of India

2019 ◽  
Vol 118 (8) ◽  
pp. 261-265
Author(s):  
Dr.M. Bhuvana
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Rural Population ◽  
Research Study ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Insurance Company ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

Reserve bank of India has described the term Financial Inclusion as the sequence of activities that has taken place in proving financial services to the most vulnerable people in country at a very low affordable cost. The financial services like assess to financial products such as small deposits and savings, providing basic credit requirements through formal financial institutions like post offices, banks, microfinance institutions and banks. Rural people faces may issues and challenges in using financial products and services to meet their basic needs. Hence this research study has done an analysis to evaluate index of financial inclusion for various states of India with four different types of dimensions like Penetration of Bank Branches in rural areas, Credit Penetration, Deposit and Penetration of Insurance Companies in the rural regions of all the states of India. Different resources namely the website of Reserve Bank of India, Census 2011 data, articles and journals has been utilized to gather the secondary data for the study. The dimensions such as deposit, credit, insurance company penetration and bank branch penetration in rural areas of different states of India has been measured by accessing multidimensional approach to examine financial inclusion index 2018. From the research study, it is found that the states Puducherry, Daman & Diu, Chandigarh and Goa has Financial Inclusion at below average level (between 35-50) and the remaining states in India has financial inclusion at very low level in rural areas (Below 35).As concerned with rural population many states in India has financial inclusion at below average and lower level. The concern authorities from Indian Government should examine those states that are highly eliminated from accessing banking services to restructure the position of financial inclusion

scholarly journals Effectiveness of Financial Inclusion in Economic Growth of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (7) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Sirangi Chandra Shekhar ◽  
Jothiselvamuthukumar A.
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Investment Funds ◽  
Financial Exclusion ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
Formal Framework ◽  
Credit History ◽  
Comprehensive Development ◽  
Low Pay ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

Financial Inclusion (FI) is a significant interaction to accomplish the objective of comprehensive development. Appropriately, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has put forth, supported attempts to expand the entrance of basic financial services in unbanked zones, while proceeding with its strategy of guaranteeing satisfactory however feasible progression of credit to need areas of the economy. FI is conveyance of banking administrations at a reasonable cost to the immense segments of oppressed and low-pay gatherings. By FI we mean the arrangement of reasonable financial services, to be specific admittance to installments and settlement offices, investment funds, advances, and protection services by the formal framework to the individuals who are generally not offered these kinds of services by any other financial institutions due to their poor credit history. Meaning of FI emerges from the issue of financial exclusion of almost 3billion individuals from the basic financial services across the world, with just 34percent populace occupied with formal banking. India has, 135 million FI families, the second most noteworthy after china. The current paper is a modest endeavor to discover the reasons for financial exclusion in India, examine the degree and extent of FI with regards to India and propose measures to take care of the issue of financial exclusion in India.

scholarly journals Study of Role of Financial Institution in Financial Inclusion

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 35-40
Author(s):  
Ishan Khatri ◽  
Prarthana Fabyani ◽  
Chehak Rajgarhia ◽  
Sejal Murarka
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial Institution ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Self Help ◽  
Reserve Bank ◽  
The World ◽  
Self Help Groups ◽  
Reserve Bank Of India

India is one of the largest growing economies in the world. Financial inclusion is providing financial services at an affordable rate to all people. It comes into existence in the year 1950 establishment of Reserve Bank of India. There are various incentives which have been undertaken to increase financial inclusion in India. With the nationalization of commercial banks. And the formation of NABARD Self-help Groups and Kisan credit bank. After 2000, the schemes like Swavalamban swabhiman have been launched to increase its role. The schemes by government of India like PMJDY and Startup India schemes. Financial inclusion helps in forming cashless economy and increase capital formation and increase economic growth of the country. It provides business and growth opportunities to the Intermediaries. This system also provides affordable services to the poor and played a vital role in improving country financial services.

scholarly journals ROLE OF TECHNOLOGY IN FINANCIAL INCLUSION IN INDIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Arun.K.V
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Formal System ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Handheld Devices ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Major Step ◽  
Banking Business

Technology and financial inclusion are the popular coinage in banking parleys in the country. While technological upgradation and mobile banking are catching up so fast, financial inclusion is tardy. Financial inclusion is a major agenda for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Without financial inclusion, banks cannot reach the un-banked. It is also a major step towards increasing savings and achieving balanced growth. The reach the country is having with technological progress mobile banking has the potential to emerge as a game changer in terms of costs, convenience, and speed of reach. Business models of banks, telecom operators and other stakeholders need to converge. However, the banking industry’s penetration to un-banked areas is still found sluggish. The role of the Indian banker is challenging. At one end of this spectrum lies the demand to achieve financial inclusion as nearly 50 per cent of the population is yet to be covered under the formal system of banking and at the other end lies the task to fulfil the needs of the existing customers. The first priority for banks is to adopt core banking solution (CBS), including all regional rural banks (RRBs). Next, a multi-channel approach using handheld devices, mobiles, cards, micro-ATMs, branches and kiosks can be used. However, it should be ensured that the transactions put through such front-end devices should be seamlessly integrated with the banks’ CBS. In rural areas, where accessibility is a problem, banks are using the microfinance network and business correspondents and facilitators to bring more people under the ambit of banking services. Capitalising on the huge untapped potential in smaller towns and cities and rendering financial services to this segment of people poses a big challenge. Few banks have explored technology solutions to increase the scale of their microfinance portfolios, with the use of smart cards and core banking solutions. KEYWORDS- Technology, Financial Inclusion, Core Banking, Business Correspondents

scholarly journals An Empirical Analysis of the Impact of Agency Banking on Financial Inclusion in Benue State, Nigeria: Implications for Economic Activities

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
David Terfa Akighir ◽  
Tyagher Margaret ◽  
Jacob Terungwa Tyagher ◽  
Tordue Emmanuel Kpoghul
Keyword(s):  
Financial Literacy ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Structural Equation Models ◽  
Survey Design ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
The State ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
The Impact

Twelve (12) out of the Twenty-three (23) local government areas (LGAs) in Benue State do not have the presence of banks over a long period of time. This situation has deprived the inhabitants of these LGAs of access to formal financial services until the advent of agency banking. This study therefore, investigates the impact of agency banking on financial inclusion and economic activities in Benue State focusing on the agency banking activities of First Bank Ltd. The study is anchored on the agency theory and it used a survey design. The study has utilized both primary and secondary data that were analyzed using descriptive statistical tools and structural equation models. Findings of the study have revealed that agency banking activities of First Bank Ltd have immensely enhanced financial inclusion and economic activities in Benue State. However, challenges such as shortages of cash, security problems, network failures, and lack of financial literacy are militating against the smooth operations of the agency banking in the State. On the basis of these findings, the study has recommended among others that, other banks operating in the State should be encouraged to venture into agency banking in the state so as to have a wider coverage of agency banking in the State. Also, government should provide security and partner with the private sector to provide national carrier communication network system to overcome the network failure challenge. Finally, banks should intensify efforts to educate the masses about the validity and potency of agency banking.

Effectiveness of Financial Inclusion Initiatives

2018 ◽  
pp. 48-65
Author(s):  
K. Sanal Nair ◽  
Saumya Jain
Keyword(s):  
Research Methodology ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Credit Card ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Mobile Banking ◽  
Indian Government ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Government ◽  
One Way Anova

An inclusive financial system has been the major agenda of the Indian government over the past few years and several steps have been taken in this direction. The main purpose of the study is to assess the effectiveness of financial inclusion initiatives taken by Rajasthan government. A questionnaire was drafted and was sent to people from weaker section of the society who have been the beneficiaries of the financial inclusion initiative of the government. Research methodology adopted for the study includes descriptive statistics and one-way ANOVA was used to test the association/non-association between the variables. The study concluded towards lack of awareness and usage of financial inclusion initiatives, especially internet, mobile banking, and credit card. In terms of experience with financial services, respondents were positive towards interest on loans and help received by banking staff with respect to documentation and identification norms as well as branch timings. However, distance from the bank and the availability of ATM was an issue for them.

scholarly journals THE URGENCY OF FATWA IN THE LAW OF SHARIA ECONOMICS IN INDONESIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 201
Author(s):  
Elsy Renie
Keyword(s):  
Financial Institutions ◽  
Financial Services ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
The People ◽  
The Law

Fatwas of the National Sharia Council-Indonesian Ulama Council (DSN-MUI), in the field of sharia economics, has filled the legal vacuum related to the economic activities of the people. The increased of activity in the Mu'amalah area which is so fast requires a responsive fatwa. It can be seen from the rapid development of financial products for sharia financial institutions today. The legal strength of a fatwa is non-binding because it is not included in the constitution hierarchy in Indonesia which has caused debate for some people. But, several DSN-MUI fatwa have been transformed into part of national law, such as constitution No. 21 of 2008 concerning Banking, and some of which have also been absorbed into Bank Indonesia regulations, Syari'ah Financial Services Authority Regulation (OJK). This paper tries to analyze the role of fatwas in filling the legal vacuum in the development of the shari'ah economy in Indonesia and how the fatwas of the DSN-MUI can be transformed into national law. The author concludes that the role of DSN-MUI as the only institution that issued a fatwa related to the activities of shari'ah financial institutions in Indonesia is very important in the area of national legal politics.

scholarly journals Financial Inclusion through Islamic Banking

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 324
Author(s):  
Mumna Nazar
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Banking System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Islamic Banking ◽  
Committee Report ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
The People ◽  
Financial Exclusion

<div><p><em>Financial inclusion is a buzz word today. It plays an important role in driving away the poverty from the country. Financial inclusion is the process of ensuring financial services to the weaker sections of the society at an affordable cost. As per the Sachar Committee Report, Muslims in India are financially excluded. Even though they have an account, the extent of usage is very low due to the religious reasons.  The Non-Muslims also do not actively engage in the formal financial system due to the interest involvement. Islamic Bank can serve as a remedy for the financial exclusion of the Muslims as well as Non-Muslims community. The objective of this paper is to understand the extent of financial inclusion among the people in Kerala and their awareness and preference towards Islamic banking. Both primary and secondary data are collected for the study. Secondary data are collected from various secondary sources like published articles, journals, reports, books and websites. Primary data are collected with the help of questionnaire among people in Kerala. The study revealed that most of the respondents have accessed bank accounts but the extent of usage is only for namesake. Moreover the awareness and preference towards Islamic Banking is very high among the Muslims as well as Non-Muslims and suggested that proper care must be taken for introducing Islamic banking system in India. It will ultimately leads to the inclusive growth of our country.</em></p></div>

scholarly journals Financial Inclusion, Awareness, and Understanding of Financial Products among People Selected Gewogs (Blocks) of Bhutan

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S2) ◽  
pp. 485-494
Keyword(s):  
Financial Services ◽  
Financial System ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Financial Inclusion ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Journal Articles ◽  
Financial Products ◽  
The People ◽  
Survey Finding

The financial products that are being offered by the banks in the contemporary era are significant to enhance the primary objective of the banks that is, ‘Financial Inclusion’ (FI). However, due to umpteen reasons, the banks in many countries have failed streamlining the poor and the majority of the rural folk. Bhutan is not an exception as it is in a landlocked country. The Survey finding (2013) depicted a smaller share of Bhutanese involvement in the formal financial system (48%) whereas larger percentage of them involved in informal financial system. Further, the present Governor of Royal Monetary Authority (The central bank of the country), Dasho Penjor in his discussion on the review of His Majesty’s address on 109th National day Celebration in Trongsa stated that the majority of the rural folks are unable to avail banking services extended by the formal institutions. Besides, financial services can be availed by mass only when banks and other financial institutions run some awareness programmes. There are a few literature on FI in Bhutan in general; however literature on the awareness and understanding of financial products of the people are minimal in the country. The present study, therefore, investigates the scenario of FI along with awareness and understanding of financial products of commercial banks among Bhutanese in four Gewogs (Blocks) of the country that is, Bongo, Chapcha, Darla and Samphelling. The structured questionnaire was designed and primary data from 378 respondents were collected. Further, various articles and papers published in survey findings, magazines, and journal articles are used as secondary data sources of the study. The collected data have been tabulated, analysed, and interpreted with the help of Descriptive statistics, Independent t-test and Analyses of Variance (ANOVA).

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