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Издатель Aug 11, 2026

Digital lending has transformed how millions of Indians access credit, with personal loans now accounting for 30.7 per cent of total bank credit and digital lenders sanctioning most personal loans by volume. However, concerns over high processing fees, short repayment periods, repeat borrowing and fraudulent loan apps have also grown. The Reserve Bank of India has introduced new digital lending rules while the government has stepped up action against illegal apps. This report explains how digital lending works, why household debt is rising, the safeguards now in place, and what borrowers should check before taking a loan. Is instant credit creating new financial risks? Hem Saroya tells you more.

00:00 - The Evolution of Borrowing: From Banks to Apps
00:35 - The Rise of Digital Lending in India
01:07 - Who are These Digital Lenders? (Understanding NBFCs)
01:31 - When Speed Overcomes Affordability
02:03 - The Hidden Costs and Short Repayment Periods
02:34 - How the Debt Spiral Begins
02:55 - India's Rising Household Debt Data
03:20 - Red Flags: Hidden Charges and Aggressive Recovery
03:36 - Government and RBI Regulations
04:08 - How to Protect Yourself from Debt Traps
04:35 - Outro

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