Rohan was in a financial pinch. His car broke down two weeks before his salary day. His cousin said, “Just take a personal loan.” His colleague said, “Why don’t you get a salary advance loan?” Both sounded like smart options. 

If there’s one figure that almost every Indian takes seriously, it’s the CIBIL score. And why not? It affects our eligibility to access credit. 
That said, awareness around CIBIL score rules is still questionable. Even today, nearly 50% of Indians refrain from checking their score because they believe it would lower their score.
 

If you need funds urgently, Google your options. You will most likely come across these two terms: mini loans and personal loans. While they may look the same, they are actually different options. 

UPI's immense convenience and real-time transaction capability make it the most preferred payment method today. In August 2025, UPI recorded 20 billion transactions worth INR 24.5 lakh crores.
In addition to the retail niche, UPI is making its convenience known in the financial services sector as well, with features like UPI AutoPay. UPI AutoPay automates your recurring payments—EMIs, subscriptions, etc. —improving payment convenience a notch further. Let's understand that in more detail.
 

Picture this: you’re sipping tea at a roadside stall. It’s time to pay. You grab your phone, scan a QR code, and ka-ching. The payment is settled within minutes. Now imagine you’re in the queue for the next iPhone. When it’s your time to pay, you repeat the action. Scan and pay. 
No cash, no card, just a quick UPI payment. That’s how common it’s become in India. From street vendors to large retailers, Unified Payments Interface (UPI) has changed the way we pay. It’s fast, safe, and built for the modern, digital India.
 

The CIBIL score is like your financial identity. It helps lenders understand how creditworthy you are. Those who have high CIBIL scores get quicker loan approvals and better interest rates.
Through this blog, you will learn how to generate your first CIBIL score and improve it with best practices over time. You will also learn about the common myths and how to check your CIBIL score online.
 

Over the past two decades, Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs) have grown significantly, from being small lending institutions to key players driving credit access across India. 

Ever found yourself wishing your EMI date came just a little later? Maybe your salary day shifted, or you’re juggling multiple EMIs that all fall around the same time.

What’s the first thing that comes to your mind after hearing the word “credit report?” CIBIL score, right? Well, that’s instinctive.