Question 1. Although Delhi is technologically advanced, collection rate is below
national average. So the firm should target to increase collection rates of nearly 95%. Long term Strategy 1) To increase the collections to 95% and disbursement of loans by 2 times using IT in the next 5 years. 2) To increase the payments received using IT as a percentage of total payments to 70%. Functions 1. Loan disbursement function. Implementing IT would lead to fast disbursal of loans and quick credit rating of the borrower 2. Payment collection. Cash-less loan payments by providing apps and epayment options Question 2. 1. Providing gadgets with biometric identification: Knowing the aadhaar number and PAN of the borrower or his biometric, his credit score could be known immediately and thereby facilitating loan disbursement. 2. Facilitating loan repayment through smart phones, BHIM payment, USSD, or UPI payments thereby easy loan collection. 3. Educating the employees and Business correspondents about the importance of online transactions and using these systems 4. Educating the current and prospective customers and stakeholders about e-payments and benefits associated. Total budget: 258 Lakhs. Allocated: 30% = 77.4L Educating the employees: 2L Training the customers: 25L Tablets + IT Infrastructure: 50L Miscellaneous: 0.4L To enable IT initatives, MFI has to start a new IT department. This will facilitate easy transition to IT and any conflict resolution arising thereafter.