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A surge of app lending is pushing Indians into a debt trap as they borrow more to repay old loans
India's digital loan market preys on the working class with usurious rates and predatory tactics. Unregulated platforms trap borrowers in endless debt cycles, often with repayments exceeding earnings, causing severe financial strain. This is a clear warning of a socio-political crisis. The article demands urgent regulatory intervention: enact annual cost ceilings, cap active digital loans, enforce real-time credit reporting, and implement a personal bankruptcy framework. Shifting focus to digital savings is crucial to curb this insidious problem.
LiveMint · mint · Aug 7, 2026 at 8:31 AM