Core Viewpoint - Chinese online lending companies have faced significant failures in India, contrary to their profitable operations in China, leading to a complete loss of investment in the Indian market [2][3][10]. Group 1: Profitability in China - Online lending is a highly profitable industry in China, with companies like Qifu Technology reporting net profits of 2.7 billion in 2021, 4.4 billion in 2022, and projected 6.264 billion in 2024 [2]. - Other platforms such as Baidu's Du Xiaoman are also profitable, with a projected net profit of 859 million in 2024 [2]. Group 2: Challenges in India - Chinese online lending companies initially viewed India as a lucrative market, expecting to profit from lending and collecting interest [6]. - However, they encountered insurmountable challenges, leading to a total loss of investment [6][10]. Group 3: Collection Difficulties - Effective debt collection is crucial for profitability in online lending. In China, aggressive collection methods, despite being controversial, yield results [6]. - In India, these methods fail due to language barriers, lack of a credit system, and cultural differences, making it difficult to enforce repayment [7][9]. Group 4: High Default Rates - The bad debt rate for Chinese online lending companies in India has soared to 80%, meaning only 20 out of every 100 units lent are recovered [9]. - This high default rate, combined with operational costs, results in significant financial losses for these companies [9][10]. Group 5: Regulatory Environment - New regulations from the Reserve Bank of India require online lending companies to limit interest rates and increase transparency, further complicating profitability for Chinese firms [11]. - The lack of a high-credit society in India makes it nearly impossible for these companies to operate profitably, leading to widespread closures [11].