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ZestMoney sees 300 pc growth in 2021

Kolkata, Jan 19 (UNI) ZestMoney, Buy Now, Pay Later platform, has witnessed a massive 300 per
cent increase in 2021 compared to 2020.
A company statement here on Wednesday said the overall BNPL transactions on ZestMoney saw
a massive 300 per cent increase in 2021 compared to 2020 as people took to convenience and affordability in a big way.
It released its annual Buy Now, Pay Later report, which decodes the top consumer preferences, categories driving demand, adoption of BNPL by merchants and highlights triggers for shift in
consumer behaviour.
Besides revealing consumer preferences and how Indian states took to BNPL in a big way, ‘The India Buy Now, Pay Later Report 2021’ also gives an overview of the Indian BNPL ecosystem, global best practices, and the way forward for the industry in India.
The report offers interesting insights into customer behaviour and highlights the diverse trends of 2021 from across the country. While most of the customers (median) were in the 23-26 years group, BNPL emerged as the preferred option for people across age groups with the youngest customer being 18 years old and the oldest at 66.
The number of millennial and GenZ customer base increased by 2X and 3X respectively, indicating
that the BNPL segment has been driven by young cohorts in India in line with the global trend.
The report also revealed insights on what men and women shopped for across the country. While men from Tier 1 and 2 cities spent heavily on fashion and lifestyle, women from Tier 1 and 2 cities spent on upgrading their electronics and EdTech courses for upskilling respectively.
Bangalore, Mumbai, New Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Thane, Kolkata, and Jaipur emerged as the top cities witnessing demand for BNPL in 2021, while Lucknow, Kanchipuram, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Surat, Indore, Bhopal, Tiruvallur, and Coimbatore were the other top tier-II and tier-III cities on the platform.
Commenting on the report, Lizzie Chapman, CEO & Co-founder of ZestMoney, said, ‘2021 was an intense year, with the volatility of the pandemic coupled with its impact on the consumer we serve - from pain to recovery and then rapid demand acceleration over the last two quarters. Customers continued to lap up Pay Later because it gives them the perfect flexibility to spread out costs and plan their finances better. We've doubled our user base in the last 12 months taking our total registered user base to 15 MN – almost 2X growth. It's been a well-rounded growth across categories from smartphones, electronics, fashion, and home decor emerging as the top categories on the platform.”
“We not only added the highest number of new customers and merchants but also gained market share in an ever-growing market. We saw a 300 per centYoY growth in BNPL transactions as people took to convenience and affordability in a big way. Owing to the solid consumer demand we saw last year, we now have a 50 per cent market share in the Indian BNPL market and over 70 per cent market share in the online ‘Pay in 3’ no-cost interest-free offering. On the back of the strong demand and our expansion plans, we are confident of hitting a $10 BN GMV run rate in the next 3 years and cementing our position as the market leader in the country," added Lizzie Chapman.
Direct to consumer (DTC) brands took to enabling BNPL at checkout as they saw an increase in sales and average order value. ZestMoney saw a 10X YoY growth in the number D2C merchants on its platform indicating the popularity of the BNPL option among them. While DTC brands in Fashion, Beauty, and Skincare topped the demand for BNPL, Electronics, Home & Decor, and Travel were the other major categories.
During the festive season, customer applications for BNPL went up by 10X with top categories being Smartphones, electronics, large appliances, fashion, furniture, and home decor. ZestMoney witnessed
a 200 per cent growth in transactions on Amazon, Flipkart, and Myntra compared to last year. While physical stores observed growth of cent per cent during the festive season compared to 2020.
The report also highlighted the importance of collaboration between banks and fintechs to scale the adoption of BNPL and drive financial inclusion in the country. ZestMoney said it partners with 25
leading banks and NBFCs to service demand from customers.
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