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Nigel Morris, cofounder of QED Investors, expects lending companies to tighten credit amid rising inflation and geopolitical tensions.
Lending firms in India are tightening underwriting due to inflation and geopolitical tensions, says QED's Morris.
KEY POINTS
- QED Investors now favors larger Series A and B investments, moving away from seed rounds in India.
- Prolonged Middle East conflict may significantly increase credit costs and reduce liquidity for Indian lenders.
- AI adoption is accelerating layoffs in sectors like call centers and investment banking, warns Morris.
- Indian fintechs face increased regulatory scrutiny, impacting companies like OneCard and Jupiter.
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