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FinTech in India: An analysis on impact of telecommunication on financial inclusion
Author(s) -
Siddiqui Taufeeque A.,
Siddiqui Kashif I.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
strategic change
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.527
H-Index - 16
eISSN - 1099-1697
pISSN - 1086-1718
DOI - 10.1002/jsc.2331
Subject(s) - financial inclusion , financial services , business , telecommunications , inclusion (mineral) , telecommunications service , finance , engineering , gender studies , sociology
There is an evident impact of telecommunication on financial inclusion in the case of several constructs irrespective of regional differences in India. Poor households suffer from inadequate access to financial services. Telecom plays an essential role in expanding financial services to rural areas and in helping people to improve their lives. Inclusive and holistic policies need to be promoted, which will simultaneously enhance telecommunication infrastructure and financial inclusion in India.