Archive · 8 Jun 2025
Banning Unregulated Lending Bill Delayed in Monsoon Session
The government is working on a new law, called the BULA Bill, to stop digital loan apps from lending money in ways that are not allowed.
This bill was supposed to be discussed in the next meeting of lawmakers, but it might be delayed because they are still talking about it and gathering information.
The goal is to prevent these apps from tricking people and making lending safer.
The bill proposes penalties like jail time for those who break the rules.
The government is also working with Google to remove suspicious apps from its Play Store, as a lot of people have been tricked by them.
The Centre may not introduce the BULA Bill in the upcoming monsoon session.
The bill aims to curb unregulated lending activities by digital lending apps.
The consultation process for the bill is still ongoing.
The monsoon session of Parliament is scheduled for July 21 to August 12, 2025.
The bill includes provisions for imprisonment and hefty penalties.
- Who
- The Centre
- What
- May not introduce the Banning of Unregulated Lending Activities (BULA) Bill in the upcoming monsoon session.
- When
- The monsoon session of Parliament will run from July 21 to August 12, 2025.
- Where
- Parliament
- Why
- The consultation process for the bill is not yet over.
- BULA Bill Purpose
- To curb unregulated lending activities by digital lending apps
- Potential Penalty for Violators
- Imprisonment up to 10 years
- Reason for delay
- Consultation process is not over
- Monsoon Session Dates
- July 21 to August 12, 2025
- RBI List of Loan Apps
- 442 loan apps
- Apps Removed from Play Store
- 2,200 digital lending apps removed