Archive · 19 Sep 2025
Credit Scores: What Lenders Consider in India
A credit score helps lenders decide if they will lend you money.
It's based on things like your payment history and how much credit you use.
In India, many people don't have a credit history, which makes it harder to get loans.
If you have a low score, you might be rejected for a loan or pay more interest.
Keeping a good score means paying bills on time, having a mix of credit types, and not using too much of your credit.
Also, older credit accounts can improve your score.
Lenders check credit scores when considering loan applications.
Many adults in India lack a credit history.
Loan rejection is often a silent problem.
Poor credit can lead to higher interest rates.
Misconceptions surround credit score factors.
- Who
- Indian consumers and lenders
- What
- The factors considered in calculating credit scores and their impact on loans
- When
- As of a recent report by ZET and a TransUnion CIBIL 2022 study
- Where
- India
- Why
- To inform consumers about the importance of credit scores and factors influencing them.
- Credit Score Components
- Repayment history, credit mix, credit age, balances, inquiries
- Adults with no Credit History
- Over 400 million
- Loan Rejection Rate
- 30% due to credit score
- Credit Score Impact (Example)
- 1.6% higher interest rate on home loan adds ₹8.5 lakh in extra payments over 20 years