Peer To Peer Lending And Its Regulation In India

The advent of technology has led to various changes in the traditional ways of conducting business operations. One such change has been the emergence of Peer to Peer (hereinafter "P2P") lending platforms for raising loans by businesses and individuals. The P2P lending platforms provide an alternative to traditional banks and societies for obtaining finances.  

P2P lending is essentially a way in which businesses and individuals acquire required funds from online platforms. The route enables fundraising directly without the presence of financial institutions as intermediaries. The P2P lending platforms act as marketplaces or aggregators bringing together lenders/ investors and borrowers on online channels. Under the arrangement, the lenders are benefited by availing loans with shorter repayment terms and need for security. It has become a widely acceptable and preferred way of raising finances due to the lower interest rates, easier approval, and minimal